McDermott Will & Emery (a.k.a. "McDermott", "MWE", or "MW&E"), founed in 1934, is a prestigious international law firm headquartered in Chicago, IL. It is one of the top 10 largest law firms in the United States and one of the 20 largest in the world. McDermott is a diversified business practice representing a wide range of commercial, industrial and financial enterprises, both publicly and privately held. The firm also houses the largest tax practice in the United States.