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Crain's Chicago Business releases 2024's Women in Law List

By: GWL Team | Thursday, 22 February 2024

2024’s Women in Law list has been released by Crain's Chicago Business. The list acknowledged the female legal practitioners’ noteworthy performances. The female practitioners include Robin Hulshizer, Laura Ferrell and Cindy Caillavet Sinclair. Three of these women are partners at Chicago-based Latham & Watkins LLP.

Laura Ferrel is a vital member at Latham's Investment Funds Practice who is entirely known for proficient guidance to many sectors of asset management business. Her skills also embrace dealing with complex landscapes such as major transactions which includes multimillion-dollar purchases. Moreover, Laura is also a court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem which comprises her to advocate children those who are involved in guardianship disputes.

Robin Hulshizer is a Latham's Litigation & Trial Department’s seasoned trial lawyer holding 30 years of practiced experience. Fortune 100 companies are amongst her clients.  Robin has been specifically known for her pro bono work which includes advocating for impaired children’s education rights. Apart from her area of work, she voluntarily participates in certain groups which addresses mental health issues of children.

The third person in the list, Cindy Caillavet Sinclair is a partner in Latham's Banking Practice who is known for her skillful expertise in negotiating intricate leveraged finance deals. Her work profile includes advising clients who has big mergers and acquisitions. Moreover, she is excellent at high-stakes financial transactions. Cindy is also known for her pro bono work as she willingly partakes in the mentoring programs for aspiring lawyers.

Three of these women’s award validates Latham & Watkins LLP's dedication to quality and diversity in the legal sector which sets a high bar for legal practitioners in Chicago and even beyond.