MILWAUKEE & EAU CLAIRE (Aug. 20, 2026) − Godfrey & Kahn is proud to announce that Best Lawyers^® has recognized 13 of the firm's attorneys in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America. Based on peer review, this recognition highlights outstanding professional excellence in private practice among attorneys early in their legal careers.

Godfrey & Kahn attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America are:

Milwaukee, WI

• Andrew Benson
  • Trusts and Estates
• Nicholas Bezier
  • Commercial Litigation
• Christie B. Carrino
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Antitrust
• Evann D.S. Derus
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Graham C. Garland
  • Business Organization (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Elizabeth R. Johnson
  • Real Estate Law
• Conor Leedom
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Real Estate Law
• Lindsay T. Neuens
  • Corporate Law
• Sarah A. Sargent
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Technology Law
• Kelsey A. Schanke
  • Corporate Law
• Sarah R. Schenck
  • Environmental Law
• Caroline E. Verbeten
  • Real Estate Law

Eau Claire, WI

• Garrett W. Nix
  • Corporate Law

An additional 75 Godfrey & Kahn attorneys were also selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

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With nearly 200 lawyers, Godfrey & Kahn is one of Wisconsin's leading business law firms. Founded in 1957, Godfrey & Kahn maintains offices in Milwaukee, Madison, Appleton, Green Bay, and Eau Claire Wis.; and Washington, D.C.