Neil Connolly
About Neil Connolly
Neil Connolly is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Neil Connolly is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Current Firm: DLA Piper
Education: The University of Iowa, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Chicago, IL
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