Fellows Named Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law 2026

Crain’s Chicago Business has announced its 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law list, and we are thrilled to see twelve Fellows among the 135 professionals recognized for their work shaping business, civic life and the courts. 

The honorees include firm leaders, trial lawyers, tax advisers, restructuring specialists, corporate dealmakers, consultants and practice heads guiding clients through litigation, transactions, regulatory change and growth strategy. Their expertise spans healthcare, real estate, private equity, technology, financial services, energy, education and the nonprofit sector. Many lead teams, offices and national practices while advising clients on high-stakes matters. Together, these leaders reflect the breadth of Chicago’s accounting, consulting and legal communities and their influence across the Region and beyond.

Please join us in congratulating the following individuals for being named 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law: 

🔹 Andrianna “Annie” Kastanek (LGC Fellow since 2024) – Partner, Jenner & Block  

🔹 Martín Montes (LGC Fellow since 2020) – Partner, Barnes & Thornburg  
 
🔹 Abbie Peluso (LGC Fellow since 2024) – Partner, Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila  
 
🔹 Trisha Rich (LGC Fellow since 2021) – Partner, Holland & Knight  
 
🔸 Lou Sandoval (Daniel Burnham Fellow) – Founder and Chairman, Halo Advisory Group  
 
🔹 John Skakun (LGC Fellow since 2022) – Partner, Sidley Austin 
 
🔸 Kristofer Swanson (Daniel Burnham Fellow) – Executive Director, Hilco Global 
 
🔹 Juan R. Thomas (LGC Fellow since 2002) – Of Counsel, Clifford Law Offices 
 
🔹 Wade Thomson (LGC Fellow since 2017) – Partner, Jenner & Block 
 
🔹 Andrew Vail (LGC Fellow since 2020) – Partner, Jenner & Block 
 
🔹 David L. Williams (LGC Fellow since 2024) – Partner, Faegre Drinker 
 
🔹 Ami Wynne (LGC Fellow since 2012) – Partner, Morgan Lewis 
 
To see the full list of honorees, click here.