Robert D. Leavitt
Senior Counsel
From start-ups to multinational, publicly traded companies, clients have turned to Bob Leavitt for creative, practical solutions for more than 25 years. As a former in-house counsel for a global financial institution, he brings invaluable insight and knowledge to his practice.
Bob Leavitt works across an array of industries, such as banking and financial services, medical waste disposal, transportation, food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, manufacturing, and high-tech services. Clients rely on his experience for banking services, operations, technology, and compliance, as well as complex commercial, corporate, and financial transactions.
“Achieving my clients’ goals quickly and efficiently is my overarching priority. As a former in-house counsel to several major financial institutions, working directly with senior decision makers in the businesses, I understand what drives the business person and always strive to provide practical, value-added counsel.”
Education
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- University of Cambridge, LL.M., with honors
- De Paul University College of Law, J.D.
- Colgate University, B.A.
Bar and Court Admissions
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Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Professional Recognition
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- Recipient, Citicorp’s Service Excellence Award; Citicorp’s Service Team Achievement Recognition Award; and Citicorp’s Team Spirit Award
Affiliations
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- Member, Illinois Bar and the Chicago Bar Association
- Past Chairman, Pass-Through Entities Subcommittee, Business and Corporations Committee, Chicago Bar Association Past Chairman, Commercial Finance and Transactions Committee, Chicago Bar Association
- Past Vice-Chairman, Commercial Finance and Transactions Committee, Chicago Bar Association Past Chairman, Corporate Law Department Committee, Chicago Bar Association
