Atty. Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin

Atty. Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin

Lawrence Levin primarily represents public companies, private companies and investment banks on a wide range of regulatory, transactional and general corporate matters. He is the co-head of Katten's Corporate Securities practice in Chicago.

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About Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin at a glance

Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin is a securities attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Katten. Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lawrence Levin primarily represents public companies, private companies and investment banks on a wide range of regulatory, transactional and general corporate matters
  • He is the co-head of Katten's Corporate Securities practice in Chicago
  • Larry primarily advises publicly traded issuers on day-to-day federal securities law disclosure and compliance matters and board corporate governance
  • He also represents issuers and underwriters in offerings of equity, debt, Rule 144A high-yield offerings and related registered exchange offerings, and PIPE transactions
  • Larry also represents buyers and sellers in public and private acquisitions and divestitures of stock and assets
  • Larry's clients span a variety of industries, including manufacturing, technology, educational services, financial services and investment banking
  • Before law school, he worked as a certified public accountant at an international public accounting firm.He is the co-author of the "2014 Handbook for Preparing SEC Annual Reports and Proxy Statements" (Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, 13th ed.)

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Securities Law

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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 Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin

Where is Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin's law office located?
Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Katten. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin handle?
Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin focuses on securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin go to law school?
Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin earned their education at (J.D., 1985).
How can I contact Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin received?
Lawrence D. "Larry" Levin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Education Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Education Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Chicago)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Chicago)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Chicago)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Chicago)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Chicago)
- 2017

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