Peter C. Wachowski

Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw is one of the 10 largest law practices in the world and operates as a combination of two limited liability partnerships, each named Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, one incorporated in England and one established in Illinois. The firm has more than 1,300 lawyers in seven U.S. and six European cities. Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw serves clients on both sides of the Atlantic, including 65 of the Fortune 100 companies and one out of every three U.S. banks. The firm offers consulting offices in Beijing and Shanghai, as well as an independent correspondent relationship with J uregui, Navarrete y Nader, one of Mexico City's most respected law firms. The firm s lawyers participate in a broad range of pro bono public service and community activities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and throughout the world. The office offers not only legal representation in trial, appellate, and transactional matters; but also provide training and encouragement to junior lawyers attracted to public interest law.

Odelson & Sterk is a law firm that offers a range of legal services to individuals and corporate clients. It has expertise in handling matters associated with medical malpractice, personal injury, insurance claims, and mergers and acquisitions. The firm s clients include municipalities, school districts, townships, governmental boards and real estate developing firms. Odelson & Sterk offers dispute resolution, debt restructuring, asset management, real estate planning, and contract negotiation and drafting services. In addition, the firm provides assistance with employment discrimination, labor grievances, election rights, and land use and zoning issues. Odelson & Sterk is located in Evergreen Park, Ill.