Masuda Funai Attorneys Named 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

Four Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd. principals have been named 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers:

Bryan Y. Funai, Immigration, Schaumburg

Kathleen M. Gaber, Immigration, Schaumburg

Alan M. Kaplan, Employment & Labor, Schaumburg

Gary D. Santella, Business Litigation, Chicago

Super Lawyers are selected using a multiphase rating process, starting with peer nominations and evaluations, combined with third party research. The list represents no more than five percent of the total attorneys in Illinois.

In addition, Benjamin F. Gould of the Business group, and Frank J. Del Barto of the Employment, Labor & Benefits group have been selected as Illinois Rising Stars for 2012. To be eligible for consideration as a Rising Star, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for less than 10 years. The list includes fewer than 2.5 percent of the practicing attorneys in Illinois.