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The litigation team helps a Darfuri woman obtain asylum and safety in the United States after a six-year battle.

Goldberg Kohn is honored to sponsor the Secured Finance Network's Cross-Border Finance Essay Contest. Essays can be on any topic dealing with Cross-Border Finance.

The committee was established because of the increasing importance of cross-border lending to many of SFNet’s members.

Ms. Filush represents both bank and non-bank financial institutions in complex transactions.

Mr. Lewis predicts a surge in healthcare fraud as more money flows to programs to address substance abuse and mental health.

Miguel joins the Real Estate group and Marques the Commercial Finance groups.

Lancium Technologies Corporation recently closed $150 million in growth financing under the guidance of Goldberg Kohn acting as legal counsel.

Rachel represents clients in complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts, at the trial and appellate levels, as well as before administrative agencies.

SFNet's position is that the proposed expansion of Section 9-625(a) is inconsistent with the UCC terms, structure and purpose, and could lead to negative consequences for commercial lending.

Goldberg Kohn was named to the 2022 Best Law Firms report in various practice areas both regionally in the Chicago area and on a national scale.

Goldberg Kohn has been honored with the Corporate Pro Bono Partner Award for the firm's work on asylum cases in partnership with McDonald’s.

The article examines how secured lenders to U.S. companies must pay careful attention to UCC terms in order to prevail.

The article concerns ESG disclosure requirements as well as other ESG developments and their impact on middle-market lenders.

Goldberg Kohn recently represented CIT Northbridge Credit in its role as sole arranger for a $45 million senior secured credit facility for MVP Payroll Financing LLC.

Richard Kohn comments on a recent a letter submitted to the Financial Stability Board from Secured Finance Network in which SFNet encouraged out-of-court workouts as an alternative to formal bankruptcy proceedings for countries other than the United States.

Knowledge and data management investments at Goldberg Kohn enhanced with Laura Jakubowski rejoining the firm as its first dedicated Knowledge Management Attorney.

The 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America has selected 16 Goldberg Kohn attorneys for inclusion in its Best Lawyers list. Five additional attorneys were recognized as "Ones to Watch."

Goldberg Kohn represented firm client CIT Northbridge Credit (CNC) in two recent lending transactions – one with Intermetal Rebar LLC and another with F Street Investments. Combined value for the transactions was in excess of $75 million.

Goldberg Kohn ranks fourth in Chicago’s mid-sized law firm market for our attorney’s work in banking and finance, bankruptcy and financial services, real estate, class-action defense, intellectual property and labor and employment litigation, among other areas.

David Chizewer discusses a proposed Senate bill aimed at bolstering the government’s enforcement actions under the FCA in Law360.

The article concerns a ruling by a federal judge in litigation against three manufacturers that polluted an East Chicago, Indiana, neighborhood for years. The area was named a Superfund site by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2009.

The article concerns Southside Recycling's second lawsuit against the City of Chicago alleging politically motivated legal violations.

Commercial Finance attorneys Seth Good, Kara Ervin and Alexandria Filush represented TCW in their finance of Atlantic Squared’s acquisition of Mid-Atlantic Roofing Supply, Inc.

For the last five years, Goldberg Kohn has been partnering with McDonald's in-house attorneys to help represent asylum applicants obtain legal status in the United States.

The article suggests that in denying the operating permit, the City was bowing to pressure from local activists despite City Hall’s earlier urging to build the recycling center on the proposed site.

Goldberg Kohn is pleased to announce Joseph Zizzo, a principal in the firm’s Commercial Finance Group, was selected as one of SFNet’s 2021 40 Under 40 honorees for his achievements in legal services.

Goldberg Kohn Corporate attorneys Deni Caplan and Ross Friedman represented Traverse Pointe Partners in the sale of its portfolio company Redi-Bag, Inc.

The suit has been covered widely in the regional and national news media.

Rigo Fernandez, a second-year Chicago Kent law student, is the 2021 recipient of the Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund of Illinois (HLSF) Scholarship that Goldberg Kohn has funded for several years.

Goldberg Kohn Commercial Finance Group principals Emily Englert Edsenga and Sarah Griggs share their personal perspectives and advice for women in the secured finance field. Their profiles were featured in the May 2021 edition of "The Secured Lender" magazine.

Law360 reports on a case litigated by Goldberg Kohn on behalf of Cook County.

Partner David Chizewer was featured in the Chicago Sun Times, explaining why the new metal recycling facility proposed for Chicago's Southeast Side will be the most environmentally conscious metal recycling operation in the country. 

Associate Ming Russell discusses how corporate and finance lawyers and in-house counsel are struggling through excessive delays in receiving termination leases between the overloaded Small Business Administration, government and bank closures, and attorneys navigating this new issue with increased frequency.

The Circuit Court of Cook County ruled in favor of Goldberg Kohn’s client, landlord Ponte Gadea Chicago, LLC, rejecting tenant Banana Republic's attempt to avoid paying rent on its Michigan Avenue store based on circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Partner David Chizewer was quoted in The Chicago Sun-Times in regards to a dispute over the move of a scrap metal facility to the southeast side of Chicago.

Goldberg Kohn is pleased to announce that 12 of the firm's principals have been recognized as Illinois Super Lawyers for 2021. In addition, one young attorney at the firm has been honored as a Rising Star this year.

Goldberg Kohn has elected Alison M. Carrizales, Kevan W. Ventura and Jenna A. Ward as Principals effective January 1, 2021.

Judge Feinerman issues summary judgment ruling for Goldberg Kohn client Cook County.

Goldberg Kohn client success leads partner firm Taylor Wessing to win honor from The Lawyer Awards.

Goldberg Kohn is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked nationally and regionally in the 2021 "Best Law Firms" report from U.S. News - Best Lawyers. Eight different practices were ranked in the publication.

Judge Barrett has listed the Cook County case among her most important decisions while serving on the 7th Circuit.

The article concerns the lawsuit filed against polluters that contaminated yards and homes in the East Chicago neighborhoods, West Calumet, Calumet and East Calumet. Goldberg Kohn is providing pro bono representation to the plaintiffs.

The article provides tips for employers that may be struggling to maintain their existing policies and practices in light of the pandemic.

As we continue to serve our clients during this uncertain time, Goldberg Kohn is regularly publishing updates on how businesses can respond more effectively to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the changing regulations and programs that have been instituted.

The mother of three routinely retreats to her car to avoid "unwanted conference call visitors."

Michael was honored for his precedential work on behalf of charter schools across the country.

The article addresses firm policies, including a medical review process, determining what steps to take, making reasonable accommodations and disciplinary action.

Danielle Juhle has been honored by the Commercial Finance Association (CFA) and The Secured Finance Lender in their 40 Under 40 Awards. The 40 Under 40 Awards honor the achievements of young finance professionals and service providers from the CFA community. The awards recipients illustrate a commitment to excellence in their careers, as well as dedication to their families, communities and those in need. 

Mr. Laser has been instrumental in the growth of the Real Estate Group and the Firm at large.

The NLRB's procedures entitle employees to a secret ballot election on the important issue of union representation.

Goldberg Kohn hosted its ninth annual charitable event attended by more than 100 professional women from 58 different companies.