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Fox Swibel’s attorneys are consistently recognized as thought leaders in their practice areas, as demonstrated by their receipt of honors and awards, and their participation in presentations, Continuing Legal Education seminars and local and national publications. See below for the latest articles and presentations prepared by Fox Swibel attorneys, as well as other recognitions.

In Memoriam – Terrence W. Stein
Terrence W. Stein   It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Terry Stein’s passing. Terry was a valued...
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Fox Swibel Welcomes Marisa Perry to the Firm
Fox Swibel is pleased to announce Marisa K. Perry has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Construction Law Group. Marisa K....
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Section 1202 and Qualified Small Business Stock: A Practical Primer
By: Brian A. Smith This article provides background on Section 1202 and qualified small business stock (QSBS) and serves as the foundation for the...
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LLC to C-Corp Conversion, Part 7: Most Problems in LLC-To-C-Corp Conversions Are Predictable and Preventable
By: Brian A. Smith This article is part of a series on LLC-to-C-corporation conversions in the context of Section 1202, which provides a potential federal...
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LLC to C-Corp Conversion, Part 6: How Investors View LLC-To-C-Corp Conversions in a Section 1202 World
By: Brian A. Smith This article is part of a series on LLC-to-C-corporation conversions in the context of Section 1202, which provides a potential federal...
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LLC to C-Corp Conversion, Part 5: Timing the Conversion Can Matter as Much as the Structure
By: Brian A. Smith This article is part of a series on LLC-to-C-corporation conversions in the context of Section 1202, which provides a potential federal...
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LLC to C-Corp Conversion, Part 4: Incentive Equity Often Becomes the Most Fragile Part of the Conversion
By: Brian A. Smith This article is part of a series on LLC-to-C-corporation conversions in the context of Section 1202, which provides a potential federal...
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LLC to C-Corp Conversion, Part 3: Mapping LLC Equity to C-Corp Stock Means Translating Economics, Not Just Units
By: Brian A. Smith This article is part of a series on LLC-to-C-corporation conversions in the context of Section 1202, which provides a potential federal...
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LLC to C-Corp Conversion, Part 2: Structuring an LLC-To-C-Corp Conversion Requires Choosing Among Imperfect Paths
By: Brian A. Smith This article is part of a series on LLC-to-C-corporation conversions in the context of Section 1202, which provides a potential federal...
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LLC to C-Corp Conversion, Part 1: When an LLC-To-C-Corp Conversion Can (And Cannot) Qualify for Section 1202
By: Brian A. Smith This article is part of a series on LLC-to-C-corporation conversions in the context of Section 1202, which provides a potential federal...
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A Cautionary Tale for Clients Using Generative AI
By: David S. Levine and Ryan M. Hubbard When a party communicates with a publicly available artificial intelligence (AI) platform in connection with a...
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When Off‑Duty Conduct Has On‑The‑Job Consequences
By: David S. Levine As we have previously written, employers are increasingly confronting difficult questions regarding how to respond, if at all, to...
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Earn-Out Provisions in Middle-Market M&A Transactions: A Seller’s Guide to Risk Mitigation
By: Scott A. Schonfeld Valuation gaps are a defining feature of middle-market M&A transactions. Buyers price risk conservatively, discounting...
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2026 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Fox Swibel is pleased to announce that approximately one third of our partners have been selected to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list, and five...
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Fox Swibel Appoints Maria Bries as Co-Chair of the Energy Law Group
Fox Swibel is pleased to announce that Maria Bries has been appointed Co-Chair of the Firm’s Energy Law Group. Maria A....
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Fox Swibel Announces Promotion of Seth Berliner to Partner
Fox Swibel is pleased to announce that Seth Berliner has been promoted to Partner. Seth R. Berliner Partner Full...
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Fox Swibel Appoints Co-Chairs of the Real Estate Group
Fox Swibel is pleased to announce that Laurie Levin and Scott Schonfeld have been appointed Co-Chairs of the Firm’s Real Estate...
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Fox Swibel Announces Erik Ives as Managing Partner
Fox Swibel is pleased to announce that Erik Ives has been named the Firm’s Managing Partner. Erik J. Ives Managing...
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2026 Employment Law Updates What Illinois Employers Need to Know
  Join Fox Swibel’s employment law experts for a review of recent developments on timely employment law issues. Wednesday, January 14,...
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Fox Swibel Welcomes Ross Kloeber to the Firm
Fox Swibel is pleased to announce that Ross Kloeber has joined the Firm as an Associate in the Litigation Group. "Ross brings a...
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Fox Swibel Gains New Rankings for Best Law Firms® 2026
Fox Swibel has been ranked among the 2026 Best Law Firms® by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®. Firms included in the Best Law Firms® list are recognized for...
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Beer, Baseball, and Viral Employee Videos: What Could Go Wrong?
By: David S. Levine Given the charged political climate and ubiquity of cell phone videos, employers are increasingly grappling with how to respond to...
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Best Lawyers in America© 2026
Fox Swibel is proud to announce eighteen attorneys have been named in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, the oldest, most respected...
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Fox Swibel Welcomes Natalie Holden and Will Cronin to the Firm
Fox Swibel is pleased to announce that Natalie Holden has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Litigation Group, and Will Cronin has...
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In Memoriam – Martin B. Carroll
Martin B. Carroll     It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Martin...
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Fox Swibel Welcomes James (“JP”) Minogue as an Associate in the Construction Law Group
James "JP" Minogue Associate Full Bio (312) 380-4990 [email protected]   Fox Swibel is pleased to...
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Fox Swibel Welcomes Anthony Kudron as Counsel in the Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights Group
Anthony J. Kudron Of Counsel Full Bio (312) 380-4989 [email protected]   Fox Swibel is pleased...
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Fox Swibel Welcomes Emma Clouse as Associate in the Energy Law and Real Estate Groups
Emma S. Clouse Associate Full Bio (312) 380-4981 [email protected]   Fox Swibel is pleased to...
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Fox Swibel Welcomes Sonja Keith as Counsel in the Intellectual Property Group
Sonja Keith Of Counsel Full Bio (312) 380-4988 [email protected]   Fox Swibel is pleased to...
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Fox Swibel Recognized Again in Chambers USA 2025 Rankings
Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP, a leading business law firm based in Chicago, is proud to announce its continued recognition...
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