Atty. Gerald T. Nowak

Atty. Gerald T. Nowak

Gerald T. Nowak is a lawyer practicing venture capital, international law, corporate and 8 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Gerald T. Nowak at a glance

Gerald T. Nowak is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993) and New York (2007). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1993) and Auburn University (M.B.A. Michigan, 1990). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gerald T. Nowak is a lawyer practicing venture capital, international law, corporate and 8 other areas of law
  • Gerald received a M.B.A. degree from Auburn University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Gerald practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald T. Nowak's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald T. Nowak 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Gerald T. Nowak is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Gerald T. Nowak

Where is Gerald T. Nowak's law office located?
Gerald T. Nowak's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald T. Nowak handle?
Gerald T. Nowak focuses on business, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gerald T. Nowak practiced law?
Gerald T. Nowak has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Gerald T. Nowak go to law school?
Gerald T. Nowak earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (M.B.A. Michigan, 1990).
How can I contact Gerald T. Nowak for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1993
M.B.A. Michigan
Auburn University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
New York
Admitted: 2007

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