Greensfelder Officers Kara Cenar, Beata Krakus and Susan Meyer Named to Crain’s Chicago’s 2020 Notable Women in Law

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., is pleased to announce that its Chicago Officers Kara Cenar, Beata Krakus, and Susan Meyer have been selected for the 2020 edition of Crain’s Chicago Business’ “Notable Women in Law.”

Published annually, the “Notable Women in Law” recognizes “women who have a track record of setting legal precedents, winning big cases for their clients and mentoring the next wave of women in law – all while finding ways to give back to their communities,” according to Crain’s. The honorees serve in senior-level roles at a law firm and have practiced for at least 10 years.

According to Crain’s, the “Notable Women in Law” also must have shown the ability to effect change in their roles or practice areas … “expanding the role of the women’s resource group to make sure that young associates get the skills and confidence they need to succeed. … They are pushing their firms to do more to promote racial justice and equality.”

A member of Greensfelder’s Intellectual Property practice group, Cenar leads the firm’s IP Litigation team, handling important and complex intellectual property (IP) matters for domestic and international companies of all sizes, as well as individuals. Her practice also involves the enforcement of IP rights and the defense of alleged violations of the IP rights of others.

Krakus is a member of the firm’s Franchising & Distribution and Business Services groups. She works with clients across the United States and around the globe preparing franchise programs for concepts including real estate brokerages, hotels, restaurants, and fitness and personal health systems, among others. Her practice also encompasses other distribution models, and she assists clients in managing their distribution networks.

Also a member of Greensfelder’s Franchising & Distribution and Intellectual Property groups, Meyer advises businesses in the areas of IP, franchising and distribution, and corporate law. She represents companies in the United States and internationally in every stage of development. She also serves as Norway’s Honorary Consul for Illinois.

The complete 2020 list of Crain’s “Notable Women in Law” honorees can be viewed at https://www.chicagobusiness.com/awards/crains-2020-notable-women-law.

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., founded in 1895, is a full-service law firm with offices in St. Louis, Chicago and Southern Illinois. Greensfelder offers comprehensive legal solutions for clients locally, nationally and internationally. Areas of practice include business services; communications and media; construction; educational, religious and tax-exempt organizations; employee benefits; employment and labor; energy; franchising and distribution; health care; intellectual property; litigation; real estate; securities and financial services; and trusts and estates. Find out more at www.greensfelder.com.