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David B. Solomon

Partner, Attorney at Levenfeld Pearlstein

Medium firm (21 to 100 attorneys)Chicago, IL Website +1 312 476 7526 LinkedIn
Board Member of the Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s AssociationMember of Board of Directors of Lipman Hearne, Inc. and The Schebler Co.Member of Vistage InternationalBoard Member of National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO)Former Executive Vice President - Illinois Chapter of the ESOP AssociationFormer Member of Corporate Leadership Committee of Chicago Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyFormer President of Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS)a member of the firm's Executive Committeehead of the firm's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) practice

About

David B. Solomon, a partner at Levenfeld Pearlstein, structures and consummates mergers and acquisitions. He represents banks, mezzanine lenders, and private equity firms investing in companies. He joined the firm in 2009, founded its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) practice, and continues to head it. He advises ESOP companies and handles transactions involving ESOPs. Solomon earned his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. He serves on the boards of two ESOP-owned companies. He previously served as Executive Vice President of the Illinois Chapter of the ESOP Association. He also acts as general counsel to middle-market companies. In his transaction work, he reviews market data to help clients assess deal terms.

Who is a good fit for David B. Solomon

  • Owners considering an ESOP transaction as a business succession strategy.
  • Banks, mezzanine lenders, and private equity firms investing in companies.

Education and admissions

Education
  • DePaul University College of Law, J.D.
  • University of Michigan, B.B.A.
Bar admissions
Illinois

Recognition

  • Crain's 2021 Notable Gen X Leader in Law
  • 2016 JCYS Gala Honoree

Specialties

Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation

Deal profile

Typical deal size
Any deal size
Remote work
In-person / regional

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