About
Russell I. Shapiro regularly assists accounting firms with mergers and acquisitions and partnership matters. He also advises professional services firms and investors on Management Services Organization (MSO) structures. His professional services experience includes similar work for law firms and consulting firms. His MSO work involves platform transactions, private equity investments, and firm combinations. Shapiro practices as a partner at Levenfeld Pearlstein and brings certified public accountant credentials to tax and finance issues. He earned his J.D. at University of Pennsylvania Law School. He served more than a decade as head of LP’s Corporate & Securities practice. His corporate practice also includes serving as outside general counsel to privately held companies.
Who is a good fit for Russell I. Shapiro
- Accounting firm owners pursuing combinations that involve partnership matters.
- Law firm and consulting firm owners seeking assistance with mergers or acquisitions.
- Professional services firms and investors considering MSO structures in platform transactions or private equity investments.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D.
- University of Illinois, B.S.
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Recognition
- Ranked in Chambers USA, Corporate M&A, 2026
- Crain's Notable M&A Dealmakers, 2025
- The Best Lawyers in America®, 2027
- Legal 500's Chicago Elite, Corporate M&A 2025
- Crain's Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law 2024
- Named Among 100 Most Influential People in Accounting by Accounting Today, 2017-2018
- AV Rated - Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional