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For 27 years, the 40 Under Forty Committee at Law Bulletin Media has sifted through piles of nomination forms to select 40 of the most tal- ented young attorneys working in Illinois. This publication is the result of this work. Since the inaugural issue of 40 Under Forty in 2000, and despite the ever-changing legal profession, the competition featured in these pag- es has remained intense. In 2026, more than 1000 nominations for at- torneys throughout Illinois were received. While the method of how we receive nominations has evolved; choosing who to include was just as challenging as the previous 26 editions. What does it take to earn recognition as one of the best young lawyers in the state? Intelligence, passion, success in the office, a desire to help the community and most importantly, a willingness to work hard at one of the country’s most important professions. Putting together this issue was no easy task. We solicited nominations from across the state. We then worked with our nominated attorneys to fine-tune their profiles. We hope the result provides an entertaining and educational read. Success at any age is impressive. But to achieve it at an early age is even more of a feat. This is exactly what ever one of the 40 young attorneys featured in this publication has accomplished.
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