Taft Chicago partner Jillian Cole was recognized as one of 30 honorees for the 5th Annual Salute! Top Women in Law Awards presented by Law Bulletin Media and Chicago Lawyer Magazine. Honorees were selected from over 300 nominations for their commitment to advancing women in the legal profession, career accomplishments, and outstanding leadership. The award ceremony and reception celebrating influential women in the law was held on Nov. 7.

Cole is a partner in Taft’s Litigation group. She has significant experience representing local and national commercial lenders in commercial foreclosures and other special asset litigation. Cole also represents secured creditors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy actions. In addition, she assists clients victimized by failed digital transformations and software implementations and has successfully litigated cases and resolved disputes involving some of the world’s largest software and technology vendors.

Outside of her legal practice, Cole serves on The Joffrey Ballet’s Women’s Board, where members support the institution through advocacy and support and advance mission-driven fundraising efforts.

Cole joins previous Taft Chicago honorees who have been selected by Law Bulletin, including Catherine McGivney (2023), Nancy DePodesta (2022), and Kathryn Kovitz Arnold (2021).