About
Michael A. Nemeroff counsels family offices and private equity sponsors on leveraged buyouts and growth investments. He structures and negotiates executive compensation for companies, management teams, and executives. He supports financial institutions as they work through transactions. He advises on mergers, acquisitions, and financing. Nemeroff serves as President and CEO of Vedder. He earned his J.D. from George Washington University Law School and a B.A. from Binghamton University. Decades of deal experience shape how he approaches governance issues and transactions.
Who is a good fit for Michael A. Nemeroff
- Private equity firms completing a leveraged buyout of a company.
- Family offices making a growth investment in a business.
- Companies pursuing a merger with another business.
Education and admissions
- Education
- George Washington University Law School, J.D.
- Binghamton University, B.A.
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America® - Corporate Law (2018-2026)
- Chambers USA (Illinois) - Corporate/M&A, Band 4 (2024)
- Chambers USA (Illinois) - Private Equity: Buyouts, Band 4 (2025-2026)
- Crain’s Chicago Business - Notable M&A Dealmakers (2025)
- Crain’s Chicago Business - Who’s Who in Chicago Business
- Leading Lawyers - Corporate Finance Law; Mergers & Acquisitions Law; Publicly Held Corporations Law; Securities/Venture Finance, Advisory Board (2008-2026)
- Leading Lawyers - Top Ten Transactional Lawyer in Illinois
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional