Joshua Cauhorn Honored Among “40 Under Forty” Illinois Attorneys to Watch in 2026

Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella is proud to announce that Joshua Cauhorn, Partner in the Firm’s Litigation and Real Estate practice groups, has been named to Law Bulletin Media’s “40 Under Forty” list of notable Illinois attorneys in 2026. Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s annual 40 Under Forty list highlights preeminent young attorneys who have been nominated by clients and peers based on their legal acumen, professional achievements, and service to the community at large. This year, Josh was selected for inclusion from a group of more than 1,000 nominations of lawyers throughout Illinois.

Nominators praised Josh for his unique ability to simplify complex legal issues and bring clarity to disputes to help his clients reach favorable results. “He is a storyteller and a teacher,” one nominator said. “He is able to communicate complex legal nuances to jurors in a compelling and understandable manner. He puts witnesses and his clients at ease. Judges defer to him because he is a clear and level-headed communicator.”

Josh regularly serves clients in a diverse array of industries as a seasoned litigator, but he also functions as trusted outside general counsel to his clients as he leverages the Firm’s deep bench of experienced attorneys to provide valuable legal strategies for virtually every business need. Clients choose Josh because he takes the time to understand and advance their overarching objectives, both for businesses and the individuals who own them, serving as a “one-stop shop” for timely and effective counsel.

"Josh is an exemplary lawyer," another nominator commented. "His litigation skills from intake through appeal are top-notch. He is an excellent writer capable of distilling extremely complex issues into digestible briefs that are persuasive and effective.”