Atty. Douglas E. Arend

Atty. Douglas E. Arend

Doug Arend focuses his practice on commodity futures, derivatives and securities, with an emphasis on managed funds. He represents registered and exempt investment advisers, commodity pools and hedge funds, traditional proprietary trading firms, introducing brokers, futures commission merchants and broker-dealers.

Chicago Chicago 43 J. Erfahrung 43 year
Call (312) 476-5029 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas E. Arend at a glance

Douglas E. Arend is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983) and New York Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Tax C (1991). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1983) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1980). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Doug Arend focuses his practice on commodity futures, derivatives and securities, with an emphasis on managed funds
  • He represents registered and exempt investment advisers, commodity pools and hedge funds, traditional proprietary trading firms, introducing brokers, futures commission merchants and broker-dealers
  • Doug has significant experience advising funded-trader proprietary trading firms regarding a wide variety of structuring and regulatory matters
  • He concentrates on complex transactional and regulatory matters, including public and private offerings, fund formation, business structuring, registration and compliance
  • His experience includes regulatory matters involving designated contract markets and derivatives clearing organizations, particularly in the area of prediction markets offering event contracts
  • Concentrations •Commodity futures, derivatives and securities •Fund formation and business structuring •Private placements •Spot and derivative cryptocurrency trading •Hedge Funds and commodity pools •Broker-dealers and investment advisers Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas E. Arend's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas E. Arend 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.

Douglas E. Arend is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas E. Arend is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas E. Arend

Where is Douglas E. Arend's law office located?
Douglas E. Arend's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas E. Arend handle?
Douglas E. Arend focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas E. Arend practiced law?
Douglas E. Arend has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Douglas E. Arend go to law school?
Douglas E. Arend earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact Douglas E. Arend for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas E. Arend directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1983
A.B.
University of Michigan
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
New York Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Tax C
Admitted: 1991

Bewertungen

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.