Hinshaw Attorneys Recognized as 2027 Lexology Index Thought Leaders: USA

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Scott Seaman, Ian Wagreich, and Palma Yanni have each been recognized in the 2027 edition of the Lexology Index Thought Leaders: USA guide. Scott was among 107 practitioners nationwide selected as a Thought Leader in the Insurance & Reinsurance category. Ian and Palma were among 201 practitioners recognized as Thought Leaders in the Immigration category.

According to Lexology, this cohort of practitioners operates “at the pinnacle of the US market … [and is] worthy of special mention owing not only to their expertise and experience advising on significant and cutting-edge matters, but also their ability to innovate and inspire.”

About the Lexology Index

Previously known as Who’s Who Legal, the Lexology Index annually publishes its Thought Leaders: USA guide, which “brings together the insight, experience, and wisdom of some of the USA’s foremost lawyers and experts in a single report.”

The individuals featured received strong recommendations from peers, corporate counsel, and other market sources during Lexology’s latest research cycle.

About Scott

Scott is a commercial litigator and trial lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience. Clients regularly turn to him and his team for counsel and representation in challenging, high-stakes insurance and business matters. He also serves as the co-chair of Hinshaw’s Global Insurance Services Practice Group.

About Ian

With more than 25 years of experience, Ian handles business-related immigration law for multinational corporations, hospitals, nonprofit arts institutions, universities, athletic organizations, and individual investors and entrepreneurs. He oversees visa and compliance processes for skilled worker hires, facilitates international personnel transfers, and supports employees in securing US permanent residence and citizenship.

About Palma

Palma has more than 45 years of immigration law experience, advising clients across related matters. A leading voice in physician immigration, she also handles cases involving scientific researchers, investors, educators, athletes, entrepreneurs, ministers, religious workers, employees of international organizations and their dependents, skilled and essential workers, students, and families.