Lawyers Maia Rindell and Diane Lockhart join one of Chicago's pre-eminent law firms after a financial scam destroys Maia's reputation and wipes out Diane's savings.
An unfortunate event brings the firm together, along with the prospect of a new name partner. Diane struggles to grapple with the insanity of the world, and Maia is confronted with another hurdle in her parents' scandal.
Tensions remain high when the firm learns that another Chicago lawyer has been murdered by a client. Liz has her first day at Reddick.
Lucca defends a TV writer-producer in a copyright infringement case with ties to the President of the United States. Meanwhile, Mike Kresteva takes aim at Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad.
Mike Kresteva takes his case against Reddick, Boseman and Kolstad to a grand jury but the firm devises a strategy of its own to hamper his efforts.