Craig Martin > Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP > Chicago, United States > Lawyer Profile

Craig Martin, Midwest chair at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in Chicago, is a well-respected trial lawyer with the ability to act in both civil and criminal trials. Martin represents clients in court at both state and federal level and has a great deal of trial experience. A standout matter in 2023 was an ongoing matter for Northwestern University, a case whose significance lies its impact on retirement plans for corporate America and specifically, individuals in higher education more generally.

Antitrust, restructuring, class actions, intellectual property, securities, and trade secrets are among the core specialisms of the ‘exceptionally smart, professional, and highly prepared’ practice at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Practice head Tariq Mundiya is based in New York and is widely regarded as an expert on internal investigations, securities litigation and post-M&A disputes. Midwest chairman Craig Martin works out of Chicago and routinely appears as lead counsel in both trial and appellate cases on a state, federal, and international level. New York contact Todd Cosenza is ‘remarkably experienced and skillful’ in all aspects of financial litigation, with his practice emphasizing securities class actions. Washington DC-based attorney Sameer Advani advises on M&A disputes, federal securities class actions and shareholder derivative claims.

Comprising a large specialist team, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is well-equipped to take on 401(k) class actions lawsuits, putative ERISA actions and ESOP matters. Other areas of expertise include reimbursement rights, recovery of pension overpayments, ERISA estoppel and ESOP valuations. Craig Martin is a key name in the Chicago-based team, representing many of Chicago’s leading companies and notable families, appearing before courts and tribunals on a whole host of complex and technical litigation trials. Amanda Amert leads the team and brings a diverse portfolio of business litigation, appellate and arbitration experience. Matt D. Basil brings deep experience representing Fortune 500 companies on ERISA litigation, breach of fiduciary duty and internal investigations. Matthew Thomas specializes in high stakes litigation and arbitration, whilst LaRue Robinson brings significant trial experience as a former US Army prosecutor and focuses on class actions, employee benefits litigation and investigations. Laura Norris is another key name to note in the firm.