Victoria Rusanova Cordiak
Partner, Attorney at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP
About
Victoria Rusanova Cordiak structures mergers and acquisitions so the terms fit her clients' goals. She is a partner in the Corporate & Securities Group at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP in Chicago. She represents U.S. and multinational clients on investments, financings, and debt and equity securities offerings. She handles licensing and intellectual property agreements and corporate governance issues. She drafts documents for each deal and helps the parties reach a compromise. Victoria earned her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2018. She co-chairs the firm's Pro Bono Committee, representing people in need and nonprofits. She serves clients who work in private equity, venture capital, and luxury. She advises insurance and motor vehicle clients on regulatory issues in a deal.
Who is a good fit for Victoria Rusanova Cordiak
- Private equity clients seeking counsel on a merger or an acquisition.
- Venture capital clients arranging an investment or a financing.
- Clients in the luxury industry pursuing a merger or acquisition.
- Insurance and motor vehicle clients facing regulatory issues in a transaction.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2018
- Northwestern University, B.A. in Economics & Legal Studies, 2015
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Recognition
- One to Watch, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2026-2027), Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Accredited Representative, Department of Veteran’s Affairs
- Senior Articles Editor, Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics and Public Policy
- Legal Extern, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (2018)
- Wine & Spirits Education Trust Level 2 Award in Wines
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Represents venture capital funds in connection with debt and equity investments in early-stage stage companies.
- Represented founders in connection with the structuring, formation and financing of a venture studio.
- Regularly counsels early stage and mid-sized companies in connection with their corporate governance needs, commercial partnerships, and financing transactions.
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional