Bret Vetter

Michael leads Neal Gerber Eisenberg’s Private Equity, Venture Capital & Growth Companies practice, as well as its Fund Formation & Investment Management practice. Michael primarily represents private equity sponsors, venture investors, private funds, private equity and venture-backed companies, executives, and family offices. His extensive experience in complex transactional and corporate governance matters makes him an invaluable asset to his clients, who turn to him for advice...

A skilled negotiator and litigator, partner Michael F. Koenigsberger focuses his practice on family law- related matters. Recognized as one of Chicago’s leading lawyers in family law, he has represented hundreds of clients in complex custody and financial issues, prenuptial agreements, paternity cases and domestic relations. Particularly adept at dealing with high-asset, complex cases, Michael takes pride in working with clients through all phases of the issues they face, from litigatin...

Norah Jones is a founder and principal of C3 Legal LLC. Norah’s practice focuses primarily on representing public charities and private foundations. She also advises family offices and founders in the creation and operation of new philanthropic vehicles. She has a particular passion for organizations focused on economic justice and community safety.

Bruce Bonjour is former co-chair of the firm's Financial Transactions & Securitization practice and is the current chair of its Public Finance practice. Bruce has three major areas of focus: structured finance concentrating in the hospitality sector, municipal finance, serving as bond counsel as well as representing underwriters and credit enhancers, and New Markets Tax Credits. Since 1996 when he served as bond counsel for the tax exempt financing of an 800 room Hyatt Hotel located at Mc...

Nathan draws on over two decades of insolvency and workout experience to provide practical and insightful advice to clients. He builds relationships to obtain favorable results in both transactional and litigation matters. Nate is the chair of Barack Ferrazzano’s Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Group. He has extensive experience in all aspects of business reorganizations, workouts, and bankruptcies, inside and outside of court restructurings. This includes the representation of credito...

As a real estate partner, Brett has more than 20 years of diverse experience advising clients with respect to sophisticated real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, financings, and joint ventures. Brett is a trusted strategic advisor who maintains a deal-oriented approach with a goal of understanding and achieving his client’s goals in an efficient manner. Brett is thoughtful and highly cost-effective as he concentrates on the material issues...

Alexandra N. Van Dusen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Gaming Law. Alexandra N. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra N. Van Dusen since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alexandra N. Van Dusen is held by other lawyers.

Dan Meehan is a tax partner focused on private investment funds and their sponsors. For almost 25 years, Dan has maintained one of the most active fund-related tax practices in the world. During the 2-year period ending August 31, 2018, Dan advised on the tax aspects of over 300 fund formation projects. Almost 100 of those held one or more closings during that period, raising a combined total of over $100 billion in capital commitments. Dan’s clients include sponsors of private equity f...

Kimberly M. Copp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Gaming Law and Public Finance Law. Kimberly M. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly M. Copp since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kimberly M. Copp is held by other lawyers.

Daniel S. Stringfield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Daniel S. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel S. Stringfield since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Daniel S. Stringfield is held by other lawyers.