WASHINGTON, D.C. and LOS ANGELES, November 5, 2026 – Proskauer is pleased to announce that partners Bart Williams and Christopher (Chris) Ondeck have been named among Benchmark Litigation’s 2027 Top 100 Trial Lawyers. The annual list recognizes 100 leading U.S. litigators based on Benchmark’s research, including feedback from peers and clients and an examination of significant matters.

Bart serves as Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department and Trial Practice Group and heads the Los Angeles office. He is one of the most sought-after trial lawyers, commercial litigators, and corporate counselors in the United States. Bart has represented Fortune 500 companies in their most challenging and high-profile matters, and his advocacy reverberates throughout the industry, shaping precedent and redefining standards.

Chris is head of Proskauer’s Washington, D.C. office and co-head of the Firm’s Antitrust Group. With more than 25 years of experience, he is one of the most highly rated antitrust trial lawyers in the U.S. Clients turn to Chris for high-profile litigation, government investigations, and merger reviews, and his work across a broad range of industries has earned him wide recognition.

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