Weber Gallagher Continues Strategic Growth with Addition of Karbal, Cohen, Economou, Silk, and Dunne Attorneys – Bolstering Bench Strength and Strategic Depth 

Chicago, IL— May 1, 2026 — Weber Gallagher and Karbal, Cohen, Economou, Silk, & Dunne, LLC (KCESD) announced today the combination of their respective firms, representing a significant expansion of Weber Gallagher’s Chicago presence while simultaneously providing KCESD access to a significantly larger platform with enhanced practice area capabilities.

For Weber Gallagher, the combination represents a meaningful investment in the Chicago market and reflects Weber Gallagher’s commitment to growing in key metropolitan areas where its clients require sophisticated, responsive legal counsel. As a result of the combination with KCESD, Weber Gallagher significantly strengthens its bench in Chicago while expanding its ability to serve regional and national clients from one of the country’s most important legal and business hubs.

For the attorneys and clients of KCESD, they will experience a seamless transition, maintain their historical and trusted relationships while gaining access to Weber Gallagher’s broader platform, including its multi‑office footprint, cross‑disciplinary capabilities, and innovative service models. The expansion enhances the combined firm’s ability to support clients with matters spanning multiple jurisdictions.

“Chicago is a critical market for our clients and our firm’s future growth,” said Andy Indeck, Managing Partner and Firm Chair of Weber Gallagher. “The joining of Weber Gallagher with KCESD allows us to immediately scale our platform, in Chicago and nationally, with respected and experienced lawyers who share our values, our client‑first philosophy, and our commitment to collaboration.”

The expanded Chicago office builds on Weber Gallagher’s recent momentum in the Midwest, where the firm has focused on targeted expansion through strategic lateral additions and cohesive attorney groups. Rather than pursuing growth for growth’s sake, Weber Gallagher has prioritized markets where it can deliver depth, continuity, and long‑term value to clients.

“This move broadens the depth and sophistication of our client offerings,” Indeck added. “It is a powerful combination that positions us well to support complex client needs across jurisdictions with even greater depth and expertise.”

After twenty-five years as a Chicago‑based firm, KCESD sought a platform that would allow them to continue delivering exceptional service to their clients on a national level with additional support and resources which strengthen their existing and well-established practice. Joining Weber Gallagher provides the depth of talent, broader capabilities, and infrastructure necessary to support their clients at the highest level, while preserving the hands‑on, partner‑driven approach that has long defined their practice. The combination enhances the KCESD team’s ability to draw on top‑tier attorneys across disciplines and offices, ensuring clients benefit from expanded resources, deeper bench strength, and a consistently elevated level of service.

“KCESD has been my professional home for 25 years, and I’m incredibly proud of the brand and reputation we built,” said Dena Economou, Named Partner of Karbal, Cohen, Economou, Silk, and Dunne. “When I looked at what was best for our attorneys and our clients over the long term, Weber Gallagher stood out immediately. This platform allows us to honor the legacy of our firm while stepping into a future that offers greater resources, broader collaboration, and enhanced service capabilities. It’s an opportunity that elevates our attorneys and, most importantly, allows us to deliver even more value to our clients.”

In addition to the Chicago expansion, Weber Gallagher has continued to invest in strengthening its platform in 2026, welcoming more than a dozen new attorneys year‑to‑date across multiple offices and practice areas. This is in addition to the KCESD group, which includes 8 partners and 3 associates. These additions reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to deepening talent within its existing markets, ensuring clients benefit from enhanced depth, experience, and collaboration firmwide. Each addition has been made with a focus on supporting longstanding client relationships and expanding the firm’s ability to deliver consistent, high‑quality service across all areas of practice. This and the Chicago expansion aligns with Weber Gallagher’s long‑term strategic priority of investing in and strengthening its existing offices to best serve its clients across all practice areas and regions. The firm continues to focus on building depth where it already operates, enhancing talent, collaboration, and resources to deliver a consistently high level of service firmwide.

About Weber Gallagher

At Weber Gallagher, lawyers work collaboratively with clients to understand their legal and business needs and develop impactful results for them. The firm encompasses more than 140 legal professionals working interactively in 13 offices across eight states in the Mid‑Atlantic, Midwest, and South Florida. Weber Gallagher also serves clients through its virtual office platform, WG Anywhere, in additional jurisdictions. The firm provides legal counseling and representation to local, national, and international businesses, financial institutions, and insurance companies, with a strong commitment to excellent service, innovative solutions, and long‑term client partnerships.

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