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McDermott Will & Emery company history timeline

1934

Chicago lawyers Edward H. McDermott and William M. Emery founded the firm in 1934.

1941

Initially focused as a tax law firm, a corporate department was established when Howard A. Will joined the firm in 1941.

2019

8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- McDermott Will & Emery (McDermott) unveiled an updated brand featuring a clear, client-first vision and modern visual system.

2022

International law firm McDermott Will & Emery announced the promotion of 41 lawyers to partner and 10 to counsel, effective January 1, 2022.

The 2022 promotion class includes lawyers across 14 global offices, including Chicago, Dallas, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Munich, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington and Wilmington.

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