John C. Stiefel

Mr. John Stiefel represents general corporate clients in a wide range of activities, including financing, acquisitions, and operations. His expertise includes extensive experience in structuring start-up enterprises; structuring and preparing agreements in connection with all aspects of business; representing sponsors and rights holders in negotiating and preparing sponsorship agreements in sports, arts, entertainment, venues, events, entertainment tours, museums, universities and causes; and representing banks in a range of matters including secured lending and litigation.

Mr. Stiefel has been selected by his peers in a statewide evaluation as one of Illinois Leading Lawyers in Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Securities and Finance Law, a distinction accorded to fewer than 5% of the State's most respected and experienced practicing attorneys.

Practice Areas

• Commercial Transactions
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Domestic and International Business
• Employee Compensation and Benefits
• Family Business Planning

Education

• Northwestern University School of Law, JD
• University of Chicago, BA