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Husch Blackwell Practices and Attorneys Recognized by The Legal 500 in Inaugural U.S. Elite Rankings

 
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Global legal directory The Legal 500 has recognized Husch Blackwell with 14 attorney rankings in the inaugural U.S. Elite rankings. The firm also earned recognition for Corporate and M&A in Missouri and Minneapolis and for Intellectual Property in Wisconsin. This recognition comes after the firm and its attorneys were extensively ranked in the recent The Legal 500 United States 2026 guide.

Individual attorneys recognized in the U.S. Elite rankings are:

Commercial Disputes

  • Ashley DeVerna (Denver)

Corporate and M&A

  • Sara Bergan (Minneapolis)
  • John Moore (Missouri)
  • Jeffrey O’Brien (Minneapolis)
  • Edward Wilson (Missouri)

Intellectual Property

  • Michael Annis (Missouri)
  • Daniel Cohn (Missouri)
  • Myers Dill (Missouri)
  • Stephen Gardner (Wisconsin)
  • Matthew Kamps (Illinois)
  • Kris Kappel (Missouri)
  • Brian Marstall (Missouri)
  • Thomas Miller (Wisconsin)
  • Eric Rakestraw (Missouri)

The Legal 500 analyzes and ranks the capabilities of law firms around the world in over 150 jurisdictions with a comprehensive research program. The rankings highlight practice area teams that provide “the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel.” Research is based on feedback from 300,000 law firm clients worldwide, submissions from law firms and interviews with leading private practice lawyers.

Professionals:

Ashley DeVerna

Partner

Sara E. Bergan

Partner

John D. Moore

Partner

Jeffrey O'Brien

Partner

Daniel S. Cohn

Partner

Myers Dill

Office Managing Partner

Stephen Gardner

Partner

Kris Kappel

Partner