Joshua Cauhorn has been honored in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a Future Star in Illinois. Josh was selected for inclusion from a record number of litigators throughout the course of the 2026 research cycle.
Each year, the Benchmark USA research team undertakes an in-depth analysis to chart the evolving landscape of the American litigation market. The 2026 rankings showcase the nation’s most accomplished litigators and law firms—professionals who continue to set the standard for excellence in advocacy, strategy, and client service.
Brian Welch , Vice Chair of the Firm’s Restructuring, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy practice group, has been named to Law Bulletin Media’s “40 Under Forty” list of notable Illinois attorneys in 2025. Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s annual 40 Under Forty list recognizes talented young attorneys who were nominated by clients and peers based on their legal acumen, professional achievements, and service to the community at large. Brian was selected from a group of more than 1,000 nominations of lawyers throughout Illinois.
Nominators commended Brian for his extraordinary ability to navigate complex issues to craft practical and effective strategies to help his clients reach favorable results. “Brian has mastered all aspects of the restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy practice,” one nominator said. “He wisely counsels clients as to their rights under the Bankruptcy Code and the risks to achieving their desired result.” As a seasoned bankruptcy attorney, Brian focuses his practice primarily on reorganization of distressed businesses, debtor’s and creditor’s rights, insolvency, and commercial litigation. Brian has represented a diverse group of clients including individual and corporate debtors in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 proceedings, secured and unsecured creditors, landlords, estate representatives such as Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustees, plan administrators, state law receivers, and assignees for the benefit of creditors. In addition, Brian has successfully litigated several bankruptcy appeals in District Court and before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, achieving both reversals and affirmances of Bankruptcy Court decisions. Brian also has a broad range of experience in commercial disputes in both State and Federal courts, including representation of debtors, creditors, and estate representatives in various litigation matters.
Made with FlippingBook - PDF hosting