Levenfeld Pearlstein Names Elizabeth Vandesteeg Litigation Practice Group Leader
Chicago, IL – Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC (LP) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth (Lisa) Vandesteeg has been appointed as the firm’s next Practice Group Leader of the Litigation Group, effective July 1, 2026.
Lisa is a business litigator with a primary focus on bankruptcy and restructuring litigation, representing clients in courts across the country. She advises on complex commercial and bankruptcy disputes where legal strategy must align with business objectives. She brings additional experience in data privacy and cybersecurity, with a particular focus on the intersection of bankruptcy transparency requirements and evolving data protection laws.
Known for her thoughtful and pragmatic approach, Lisa is recognized for quickly identifying the issues that matter most and guiding clients through high-stakes disputes with clarity and efficiency. She collaborates closely across practice groups to deliver coordinated, business-focused solutions and is widely regarded within the firm as a trusted mentor, valued teammate, and engaged leader.
In addition to her practice, Lisa is an active member of the firm’s Professional Development Committee, where she plays a key role in developing LP’s next generation of attorneys and leaders. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Bankruptcy Institute, underscoring her national profile and deep engagement in the restructuring community. A Chambers-ranked attorney, Lisa has also been recognized by Super Lawyers and Lawdragon for her work in bankruptcy and restructuring litigation.
“Lisa is an exceptional litigator and a natural leader,” said Jeff Hoffenberg, Managing Partner of Levenfeld Pearlstein. “She brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to complex disputes and a strong ability to align legal strategy with business realities. Through her collaborative style and focus on what matters most, she builds trust with both clients and colleagues. We look forward to her leadership guiding the Litigation Group through continued growth.”
Practice group leadership transitions are a key component of LP’s long-standing commitment to thoughtful succession planning. The firm has, since its early days, invested in the development of future leaders through formal training and mentorship, ensuring continuity while creating opportunities for new perspectives and growth.
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About Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides legal and business counsel to sophisticated clients across a broad range of corporate, tax, real estate, financing, restructuring, estate planning, employment, intellectual property, and litigation matters. LP works with clients to understand the full impact of the law on their businesses and proactively addresses their legal issues so that they can quickly return to doing what they do best. While the firm possesses the resources and depth necessary to manage the most complex matters most efficiently and cost-effectively possible, it truly differentiates itself through its commitment to “The LP Way”. Unique among law firms, the LP Way is the firm’s model for creating an exceptional client experience.
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