J. Robert McMenamin is a retired capital partner of McDermott, Will & Emery LLP. For over 40 years, Robert practiced in the fields of banking, finance, commercial and corporate law. During 7 of those years, he served as co-chair of the Firm’s Finance Group. His experience included structured finance, syndicated lending, securitization, leveraged acquisition financing, working capital financing, asset-based lending, project financing, subordinated debt and mezzanine financing, ESOP lending, credit enhancement, workouts and restructurings, both in the private and public markets.Robert received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1968 and graduated from Notre Dame Law School in 1971. He clerked in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit (1971-72) and thereafter practiced law at Mayer Brown until 1989 when he joined McDermott, Will & Emery.Robert is a past member of the Economic Club of Chicago and a past President of the Lawyers Club of Chicago. He is also a past Chairman of the Advisory Board of Holy Trinity High School and a past member of the Advisory Board of St. Scholastica Academy.Prior to his retirement, Robert was recognized by Chambers Global Directory, Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, Leading Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers, and the Practical Lawyer, as one of the leading finance lawyers in Chicago. In retirement, Robert continues to consult or advise in a variety of matters (including legal, banking, and finance).