Atty. Arthur Don
Arthur Don has more than 45 years of experience representing public and private investment companies, money managers and investment advisers, mutual funds and their independent directors, private investment funds (including private equity funds and real estate funds), and broker-dealers. His practice focuses on regulatory structuring and compliance matters, governance, and sophisticated securities matters and transactions.
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Arthur Don is a Shareholder; Co-Chair, Investment Regulation Group based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They haand 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (1978). Educated at Northwestern University (B.S., 1975) and Northwestern University School of Law J.D. cum laude Northwestern University School of Law J.D. 1978 Editorial Board Northwestern University School of Law J.D. Northwestern University Law Rev (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Professional & Community Involvement •Director, Public Interest Law Initiative •Director and Past President, John Howard Association of Illinois, Prison Reform Group •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Arthur Don has more than 45 years of experience representing public and private investment companies, money managers and investment advisers, mutual funds and their independent directors, private investment funds (including private equity funds and real estate funds), and broker-dealers
- His practice focuses on regulatory structuring and compliance matters, governance, and sophisticated securities matters and transactions
- Throughout his career, Arthur has represented some of the nation’s most well-known and successful investment managers
- His decades-long experience in the investment management arena enables him to provide bespoke counseling and strategies
- In addition, Arthur has represented issuers and underwriters in numerous public offerings
- He frequently advises on independent director fiduciary duties and compliance policy issues and the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles
- Concentrations •Investment management •Securities transactions •Private equity and venture capital •Real estate funds •Corporate compliance and social responsibility •Pension funds and institutional investors •Investment funds •ESG Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2012-2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2009, 2011-2019 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017 •Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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