Atty. Marisa Murillo
Marisa Murillo has over 20 years of experience focusing on negotiating and documenting complex finance transactions for a diverse client base including commercial lending institutions, debt funds, private and public companies, and private equity sponsors. Marisa’s practice encompasses various aspects of finance, such as secured and unsecured credit facilities, leveraged buyout financings, refinancings, commitment papers, subordination and intercreditor agreements, mezzanine loans, debt and equity restructurings, stimulus loans, art and specialty collateral loans, green loans, joint ventures, l
Banking/Financial Services & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 23+ Years Experience
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About Marisa Murillo at a Glance
Marisa Murillo is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2003), Illinois (2005), and Michigan (2014). Educated at University of Southern California Gould School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Yale University (B.A.E., 1998). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Marisa Murillo
- Marisa Murillo has over 20 years of experience focusing on negotiating and documenting complex finance transactions for a diverse client base including commercial lending institutions, debt funds, private and public companies, and private equity sponsors
- Marisa’s practice encompasses various aspects of finance, such as secured and unsecured credit facilities, leveraged buyout financings, refinancings, commitment papers, subordination and intercreditor agreements, mezzanine loans, debt and equity restructurings, stimulus loans, art and specialty collateral loans, green loans, joint ventures, liability management transactions, and general working capital facilities
- She also regularly assists equity and debt funds in raising fund-level financings including subscription line facilities, NAV loans, hybrid structures, and GP-level financing strategies
- Throughout her career, Marisa has led finance deals ranging from $5 million to several billion dollars across numerous industries, including manufacturing, automotive, retail, technology, consumer brands, health care, telecommunications, media and entertainment, energy, hospitality, and professional services
- During the credit crisis, she worked as in-house finance counsel at a multinational automotive manufacturer, advising on corporate and finance matters in relation to TARP
- Marisa has experience representing lenders and borrowers, particularly in the middle market, where she manages legal teams to pursue efficient outcomes for clients
- Her work has been recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business and the Kayo Conference Series, with some of her deals featured in The Wall Street Journal
- In addition to her legal practice, Marisa is involved in professional and community activities
- She has served on the boards of several art museums, assisting with fundraising for exhibitions featuring underrepresented artists
- Marisa has also held the position of regional president for the Hispanic National Bar Association, an organization dedicated to empowering members of the Hispanic legal community
- She is fluent in Spanish, which enhances her ability to serve a diverse client base
- Concentrations •Leveraged financings •Subordinated and mezzanine loans •Fund finance and subscription lines •Working capital lines and other lines of credit Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Crain's Chicago Business, “Notable Leaders in Finance,” 2025 •Listed, Crain’s Chicago Business, “Notable Women in Law,” 2022 •Kayo Conference Series •“Top 22 in ’22: Leaders in Credit and Debt Finance,” 2022 •“Top 22 in ’11: Leaders in Credit and Debt Finance,” 2011
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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Marisa Murillo
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Marisa Murillo's practice in the field of business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Marisa Murillo brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Carolina, Illinois, and Michigan, Marisa Murillo can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means Marisa Murillo's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Marisa Murillo attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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