Atty. Madison C. Schmid

Atty. Madison C. Schmid

Madison is an associate in the Corporate & Securities practice group. Madi advises clients on matters related to all aspects of corporate law, representing clients from business formation through exit planning.

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Profile Summary

About Madison C. Schmid at a glance

Madison C. Schmid is a business attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT (J.D., 2019) and Purdue University (B.S., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Madison is an associate in the Corporate & Securities practice group
  • Madi advises clients on matters related to all aspects of corporate law, representing clients from business formation through exit planning
  • Madi represents a broad array of startup and early-stage companies, entrepreneurs, investors, private equity firms and privately held entrepreneurial businesses across many industries
  • In her venture capital and emerging company transactions, Madi regularly advises on company formation and strategy, corporate governance and investor relations, venture capital equity and debt financings and U.S
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting and compliance
  • In her M&A work, Madi guides clients through sophisticated mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and recapitalizations
  • She provides comprehensive counsel on transaction structuring, diligence and the preparation of transaction documents
  • Madi works with private equity funds to acquire portfolio companies, complete add-on acquisitions, handle day-to-day legal work for portfolio companies and eventually sell such companies

Practice Areas Explained

Madison C. Schmid's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Madison C. Schmid 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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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 Madison C. Schmid

Where is Madison C. Schmid's law office located?
Madison C. Schmid's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Madison C. Schmid handle?
Madison C. Schmid focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Madison C. Schmid go to law school?
Madison C. Schmid earned their education at (J.D., 2019); (B.S., 2016).
How can I contact Madison C. Schmid for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Madison C. Schmid received?
Madison C. Schmid's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law.

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT
- 2019
B.S.
Purdue University
- 2016

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

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