Attorneys
A small team by design. Each matter is led by a named attorney, supported by colleagues with the relevant specialist experience.
Founding Partner
Eleanor Sterling
Eleanor advises founders, private companies and investors on formation, governance, financing and ownership transitions.
View profilePractice areas
- Corporate and Business Law
- Startup and Venture Capital Law
Admitted in
Illinois, 2010, New York, 2012
Founding Partner
Daniel Vale
Daniel leads the firm's commercial contracts and disputes work, from negotiating agreements to litigating them.
View profilePractice areas
- Commercial Contracts
- Commercial Disputes and Litigation
Admitted in
Illinois, 2009, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2009, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 2013
Partner
Amara Okafor
Amara advises employers on agreements, policies, compliance and the employment issues that come with growth.
View profilePractice areas
- Employment and Workplace Law
- Commercial Disputes and Litigation
Admitted in
Illinois, 2012, Wisconsin, 2015
Senior Counsel
Thomas Reinholt
Thomas advises technology and creative businesses on IP ownership, licensing and technology agreements.
View profilePractice areas
- Intellectual Property and Technology Law
- Startup and Venture Capital Law
Admitted in
Illinois, 2015
Associate
Marcus Bell
Marcus works across corporate and commercial matters, with a focus on contract review and transaction support.
View profilePractice areas
- Commercial Contracts
- Corporate and Business Law
Admitted in
Illinois, 2021
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