John Stiefel Email & Phone Number

Summary of ExperienceJohn C. Stiefel is a Member in the Business Law Practice Group and his areas of focus include: Commercial Finance and Private Company Mergers and Acquisitions.Mr. 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.Community Involvement:Director Gordon Tech College Prep High School, Chicago, Illinois;Former Trustee for 27 years, and past Chairman for four years, National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Greater Illinois Chapter; Former Trustee and Chairman, Merit Music Program, Chicago, Illinois;Former Director Notre Dame H.S. For Girls, Chicago, Illinois.Education:JD: Northwestern University School of Law BA: University of ChicagoHobbies: Tracking a 2010 Porsche 997.2 C4S; tennis.

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  Attorney, Partner

  Freeborn & Peters Llp

  Aug 2001 - Present