Steptoe Snags Four-Lawyer Chicago Litigation Group From Honigman

April 29, 2026, 3:27 PM UTC

Robert Palmersheim, William Berndt, Nicholas Burandt, and Timothy Parilla joined Steptoe LLP as partners in its Chicago office, the firm said Tuesday.

Palmersheim is a trial lawyer with experience handling antitrust and competition litigation, complex commercial disputes, and professional liability matters. He has served as lead counsel in major price fixing, monopolization, and competitor disputes, frequently representing clients in multidistrict proceedings and appellate courts.

Berndt is a trial lawyer who regularly serves as first chair in litigation and arbitration matters across the country. Burandt represents companies and private equity clients in business disputes, including post transaction litigation, shareholder and partnership ...

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