Craig Martin is the chairman, Americas of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and is a member of the firm’s executive committee. Prior to founding the Willkie Chicago office in 2020, Craig was the chairman of a national law firm. Recognized as a “courtroom to boardroom” lawyer, Craig regularly represents clients in their most important strategic, reputational and economic matters in virtually every substantive area of the law.   

Over the course of his career, Craig has become one of the most trusted advisors to the Fortune 100, wealthy family offices and private investors as well as notable business, civic and political leaders. His practice ranges from advising corporate boards; to trials; to strategic, legal and business advice in transactions globally. Consistent with his professional roots, Craig is frequently asked to try cases of substantial economic, strategic and reputational substance; to represent boards of directors regarding investigations and sensitive matters; and to provide trusted advice to myriad prominent families and other private businesses.

Craig holds a BA magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and a JD from Harvard University.