Gould & Ratner

9 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Biography

As a member of Gould & Ratner’s Corporate Practice, Rebecca Smart focuses her practice on corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions of businesses in a variety of sizes and industries. In addition to her corporate practice, Rebecca also works with the tax group on M&A transaction tax matters.

After earning her J.D. from DePaul University School of Law, Rebecca worked at a large public accounting firm where she took part in the structuring, reporting and tax planning of mid to large scale M&A transactions for private equity groups and closely held businesses. In addition, Rebecca completed two externships with the Internal Revenue Service Chief Counsel’s Office.

Gould & Ratner

9 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Loyola University Chicago, B.B.A., Finance
  • DePaul University, J.D., graduated 2017

  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

  • Women’s Bar Association of Illinois - Member
  • Hellenic Bar Association - Director
  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Women’s Bar Association of Illinois - Member
  • Hellenic Bar Association - Director
  • Loyola University Chicago, B.B.A., Finance
  • DePaul University, J.D., graduated 2017

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Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Law

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