Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Corporate Law
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Carlos Pozuelo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Carlos, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carlos is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Madison is an associate in the Corporate & Securities practice group. Madi advises clients on matters related to all aspects of corporate law, representing clients from business formation through exit planning. Madi represents a broad array of startup and early-stage companies, entrepreneurs, investors, private equity firms and privately held entrepreneurial businesses across many industries. In her venture capital and emerging company transactions, Madi regularly advises on company forma...
Jacqueline B. Wilcox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jacqueline B., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacqueline B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andi Howell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Andi, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
LaQuenta C. Rudison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. LaQuenta C., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which LaQuenta C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicole Briody is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Nicole, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Puja is a practical, reliable, and detail-oriented corporate attorney with experience advising public and private clients on a wide array of matters. Puja focuses her practice on corporate and transactional matters. She has experience advising public and private clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, equity and debt financings, securities and SEC compliance and disclosure, executive compensation and incentive equity and intellectual property matters, and general cor...
Merna Abouelmaaty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Merna, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Merna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joel E. Weinberger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Joel E., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joel E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew (“Matt”) is a member of the Corporate & Securities practice group. He advises clients, including middle-market private equity funds and independent sponsors, regarding many types of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, joint venture transactions, real estate, and finance. He has experience counseling clients within the healthcare, military, manufacturing, hospitality, and digital advertising industries. Prior to j...
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, reportin...
Cody von Rueden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Cody, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cody is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sam Tuttleman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Sam, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Known for a collaborative and pragmatic approach, David Hoeppner serves as a bridge between legal, financial, and operational teams to execute transactions smoothly and efficiently. A JD/MBA, David provides legal and business counsel to family offices and investment funds on venture capital, growth equity investments, and M&A transactions, particularly in: energy generation and battery technology environmental and oceanic data generation freight transportation, distribution and logistics ...
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