Nada A. Litwin
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Nada has over a decade of legal experience in private equity, securities, mergers and acquisitions, fund formation and general corporate law. She focuses on assisting private equity firms and fundless sponsors with structuring, general legal affairs, corporate governance and compliance matters. Nada's practice also involves representing buyers and sellers of businesses, growth companies seeking financing and venture capital funds in formation and investing. In addition to her transaction-focused practice, Nada also serves as outside general counsel to companies of all sizes across a wide range of industries.
Nada currently serves as General Counsel to Kinzie Capital Partners LLC. Previously, Nada was a partner in the Corporate, Securities and Investment Management group at Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP, where she focused on mergers and acquisitions, securities, private equity, venture capital, fund formation and contract negotiation. Prior to that, she was an associate in the Corporate & Securities group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where she worked on complex public and private mergers and acquisitions and securities matters.
Nada received a B.B.A. with high distinction from the University of Michigan Business School and graduated magna cum laude with a J.D. from The University of Michigan Law School where she was selected to the Order of the Coif.
Nada has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine.
Nada currently serves as General Counsel to Kinzie Capital Partners LLC. Previously, Nada was a partner in the Corporate, Securities and Investment Management group at Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP, where she focused on mergers and acquisitions, securities, private equity, venture capital, fund formation and contract negotiation. Prior to that, she was an associate in the Corporate & Securities group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where she worked on complex public and private mergers and acquisitions and securities matters.
Nada received a B.B.A. with high distinction from the University of Michigan Business School and graduated magna cum laude with a J.D. from The University of Michigan Law School where she was selected to the Order of the Coif.
Nada has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine.
Jordan M. Litwin
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Jordan has spent nearly 15 years representing companies, sponsors, individuals and financial institutions across a wide range of legal areas at both large and boutique law firms, including Latham & Watkins LLP; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC.
Jordan focuses on representing small and medium businesses and entrepreneurs where he seeks to act as a true partner and assist in the formation, growth, operation and sale of early-stage and growth businesses, along with offering strategic help when businesses require restructuring or liquidation. Jordan also focuses on working with fundless sponsors, private equity firms, venture capital and pre-VC capital raises and M&A.
Now 5 years old, Litwin Law offers Jordan an opportunity to pursue a rigorously value-added legal practice where he can offer high quality, boutique legal services at economical rates, using an unleveraged structure that never sacrifices client attention or accessibility.
Jordan obtained a B.A. from the University of Michigan and a J.D. with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Law. Thereafter Jordan clerked for a federal judge in Houston, Texas for two years. Jordan then returned to Chicago to begin his private practice career.
Jordan was named a 2021 Super Lawyer, and twice previously named a Rising Star, by Super Lawyers magazine.
Jordan focuses on representing small and medium businesses and entrepreneurs where he seeks to act as a true partner and assist in the formation, growth, operation and sale of early-stage and growth businesses, along with offering strategic help when businesses require restructuring or liquidation. Jordan also focuses on working with fundless sponsors, private equity firms, venture capital and pre-VC capital raises and M&A.
Now 5 years old, Litwin Law offers Jordan an opportunity to pursue a rigorously value-added legal practice where he can offer high quality, boutique legal services at economical rates, using an unleveraged structure that never sacrifices client attention or accessibility.
Jordan obtained a B.A. from the University of Michigan and a J.D. with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Law. Thereafter Jordan clerked for a federal judge in Houston, Texas for two years. Jordan then returned to Chicago to begin his private practice career.
Jordan was named a 2021 Super Lawyer, and twice previously named a Rising Star, by Super Lawyers magazine.
Perry Gattegno
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Perry has practiced intellectual property, advertising, media and business law at Chicago firms since 2013. As leader of the firm’s Trademarks and Branding practice, he represents branding, naming, and design agencies; established and start-up businesses, and entrepreneurs. Perry focuses on trademark screening and clearance, trademark prosecution and innovation strategy and counseling with clients, with an emphasis on branding, naming, and corporate identity; trademark applications; and transactional and advisory matters related to IP. He also advises clients in the Fantasy Sports industry on their ability to operate in jurisdictions around the U.S. along with other intellectual property and business needs.
Prior to joining Litwin Law in 2019, Perry led the Intellectual Property and Branding practice at Sievert Werly, LLC. Perry writes extensively about intellectual property considerations for branding and design professionals.
Perry received his J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis and his B.S. from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. While in law school, Perry served as an Associate Editor of the Washington University Global Studies Law Review, a student attorney in the Intellectual Property and Nonprofit Organizations Legal Clinic, and as Legal Extern to U.S. Magistrate Judge Lurana S. Snow in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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Prior to joining Litwin Law in 2019, Perry led the Intellectual Property and Branding practice at Sievert Werly, LLC. Perry writes extensively about intellectual property considerations for branding and design professionals.
Perry received his J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis and his B.S. from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. While in law school, Perry served as an Associate Editor of the Washington University Global Studies Law Review, a student attorney in the Intellectual Property and Nonprofit Organizations Legal Clinic, and as Legal Extern to U.S. Magistrate Judge Lurana S. Snow in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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Dené A. Collins (Terry)
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Dené comes to Litwin Law after five years of practicing in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law at Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough in Atlanta, GA. She has worked on numerous complex mergers and acquisitions, ranging in size from $1 million to $200 million, and has advised clients on various general corporate matters, including employment agreements, incentive plans and corporate restructuring. Dené's clients have included large and small companies (including franchisees), private equity funds, independent sponsors, board of directors and other participants in corporate transactions. Her experience includes representation of companies in buy- and sell-side acquisitions across a variety of industries, mergers with growth equity partners and strategic buyers, early-stage equity financings, institutional lending transactions and outside general counsel services. Dené also has experience representing clients in the technology and healthcare industries.
Dené received her J.D. from the University of Georgia Law School where she graduated cum laude and her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Anthropology from Georgia Southern University.
Dené has previously been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine.
Dené received her J.D. from the University of Georgia Law School where she graduated cum laude and her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Anthropology from Georgia Southern University.
Dené has previously been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine.
Mark M. Swiderski
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Mark has been at Litwin Law for four years, where his practice has been focused on representing start-up and middle-market companies in a variety of business transactions, including: entity formations, angel and venture backed investments, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and various other general corporate matters.
As an attorney ingrained in the startup ecosystem, Mark serves as an advisor and partner to his clients – offering insight into an evolving capital environment that requires an efficient, practical and proactive approach to every project.
Mark received his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. While at Loyola, Mark earned a Certificate in International Law and Practice and served as President of Loyola’s International Law Society. Mark got his B.A. with honors from Illinois State University, where he double majored in History and Political Science and double minored in International Relations and Spanish. Mark is fluent in both Polish and Spanish.
Mark was named a 2021 Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine.
As an attorney ingrained in the startup ecosystem, Mark serves as an advisor and partner to his clients – offering insight into an evolving capital environment that requires an efficient, practical and proactive approach to every project.
Mark received his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. While at Loyola, Mark earned a Certificate in International Law and Practice and served as President of Loyola’s International Law Society. Mark got his B.A. with honors from Illinois State University, where he double majored in History and Political Science and double minored in International Relations and Spanish. Mark is fluent in both Polish and Spanish.
Mark was named a 2021 Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine.
Roma Amin
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Roma has three years of legal experience practicing in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law. Prior to joining Litwin Law, Roma practiced at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Atlanta, Georgia. Roma’s clients have ranged from small to medium sized private companies, private equity firms, venture capital firms, and their portfolio companies. Roma’s experience includes representation of businesses in middle market buy- and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, early-stage equity financings and corporate restructurings. Roma has also advised clients on general corporate matters including organizing and forming corporations and limited liability companies, employment agreements, commercial contracts, incentive plans and other general corporate governance matters.
Roma received her J.D. from Georgia State University where she graduated magna cum laude and her B.S. in Public Policy from Georgia Institute of Technology where she graduated with highest honors. While in law school, Roma served as an Associate Editor of the Georgia State University Law Review, a student attorney in the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic, and as a Legal Extern to Justice David E. Nahmias in the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Roma received her J.D. from Georgia State University where she graduated magna cum laude and her B.S. in Public Policy from Georgia Institute of Technology where she graduated with highest honors. While in law school, Roma served as an Associate Editor of the Georgia State University Law Review, a student attorney in the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic, and as a Legal Extern to Justice David E. Nahmias in the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Shane Mulrooney
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Shane has over seven years of legal experience in private equity, tax, mergers and acquisitions, fund formation and general corporate law. He focuses on assisting his clients with corporate governance, compliance matters and general legal affairs as outside counsel and trusted advisor. Shane's practice also involves representing buyers and sellers in M&A transactions and early-stage companies in their financing rounds.
Prior to his work with Litwin Law, Shane was the Vice President of Legal at Home Chef, a leading meal-kit delivery company based in Chicago. As head of the legal function at the company, Shane played an integral role in guiding Home Chef through its acquisition by The Kroger Co. and managing the transition thereafter. Shane was the first inside legal hire for Home Chef and was also responsible for building and managing the legal department while counseling the executive team and the rest of the business on addressing risk and enabling growth. Shane draws heavily on his experience leading a legal department from the inside when counseling his clients on how to manage risk, and understands the unique challenges that growth companies face from a business and legal perspective. This applies equally to general corporate advice as well as complex M&A and financing transactions.
Before his position with Home Chef, Shane was a tax associate in the Corporate group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he focused his practice on advising private equity, real estate fund and corporate clients on the federal income tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, joint venture arrangements and investments into private funds and U.S. real estate.
Shane graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. from Truman State University and summa cum laude with a J.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Law, where he was selected to the Order of the Coif.
Shane was named a 2021 Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine.
Prior to his work with Litwin Law, Shane was the Vice President of Legal at Home Chef, a leading meal-kit delivery company based in Chicago. As head of the legal function at the company, Shane played an integral role in guiding Home Chef through its acquisition by The Kroger Co. and managing the transition thereafter. Shane was the first inside legal hire for Home Chef and was also responsible for building and managing the legal department while counseling the executive team and the rest of the business on addressing risk and enabling growth. Shane draws heavily on his experience leading a legal department from the inside when counseling his clients on how to manage risk, and understands the unique challenges that growth companies face from a business and legal perspective. This applies equally to general corporate advice as well as complex M&A and financing transactions.
Before his position with Home Chef, Shane was a tax associate in the Corporate group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he focused his practice on advising private equity, real estate fund and corporate clients on the federal income tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, joint venture arrangements and investments into private funds and U.S. real estate.
Shane graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. from Truman State University and summa cum laude with a J.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Law, where he was selected to the Order of the Coif.
Shane was named a 2021 Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine.