Ira Coleman, the chair of McDermott Will & Emery, has led that firm to the top of the industry in growth the last five years. While there are a variety of reasons for that success, one of them is the fact that Coleman is always looking forward, with an eye to how cultural and social elements play into the financial success of a law firm.
![](http://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2024/08/Willkie-Farr-Gallagher-Sign-004-767x633.jpg)