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Atty. Barry N. Machlin

Atty. Barry N. Machlin

Barry N. Machlin is a lawyer practicing africa, banking & finance, emerging markets and 19 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Barry N. Machlin at a glance

Barry N. Machlin is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mayer Brown Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, health care, and energy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985), District of Columbia (1987), New York (2000), and Illinois (2000). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1985) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1982). Active member of Activities •Adjunct Professor, Northwestern University School of Law. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Barry N. Machlin is a lawyer practicing africa, banking & finance, emerging markets and 19 other areas of law
  • Barry received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Barry practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Barry N. Machlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry N. Machlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barry N. Machlin

Where is Barry N. Machlin's law office located?
Barry N. Machlin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mayer Brown Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barry N. Machlin handle?
Barry N. Machlin focuses on business, health care, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Barry N. Machlin practiced law?
Barry N. Machlin has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Barry N. Machlin go to law school?
Barry N. Machlin earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Barry N. Machlin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1985
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1987
New York
Admitted: 2000
Illinois
Admitted: 2000

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