Firm News

Amy Blumenthal, Managing Partner at Gould & Ratner, participated in a fireside chat on April 12 in conjunction with the JUF Lawyers Network. The chat, When Crisis Calls: Leading Firms Through COVID, featured Gil Soffer, Managing Partner (Chicago) at Katten, as well as Rick Chesley, Co-US Managing Partner at DLA Piper.

Amy Blumenthal, Managing Partner at Gould & Ratner, has accepted a nomination to participate in CREW Chicago’s inaugural Distinguished and Notable Advisory Board (“DNA”). This five member advisory board of nominated individuals has positively impacted the commercial real estate industry by advancing the power and success of women, and will give feedback and direction to the current CREW Chicago Board.

Jennifer Tolsky spoke at an IICLE live webcast on March 24. This webcast featured numerous speakers and covered and array of topics. The event, Estate Planning for the 99% Boot Camp, was designed for newer estate planning attorneys and those with clients with smaller estates. Our distinguished faculty have incorporated lessons learned from years of practical experience to provide you with a refreshed overview of foundational estate planning documents and insight into specific issues for the typical, everyday family.

Fred Tannenbaum, partner in Gould & Ratner’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Practice, had a conversation with a prominent private wealth manager on the current private equity and venture capital landscape.

Brian Gilbert, Chair of Gould & Ratner’s Corporate Practice, was interviewed by a prominent private wealth manager on current trends in middle-market mergers and acquisitions.

Gould & Ratner sponsored the Chicago Estate Planning Council’s Mar. 4th workshop via webinar. The workshop, Administering Your First Estate, provided the attendees with a comprehensive overview of estate administration, including proper asset valuation and distribution, taxation, and account closing procedures.