Arthur Don

Arthur Don: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Arthur Don has more than 45 years of experience representing public and private investment companies, money managers and investment advisers, mutual funds and their independent directors, private investment funds (including private equity funds and real estate funds), and broker-dealers. His practice focuses on regulatory structuring and compliance matters, governance, and sophisticated securities matters and transactions.

Throughout his career, Arthur has represented some of the nation’s most well-known and successful investment managers. His decades-long experience in the investment management arena enables him to provide bespoke counseling and strategies.

In addition, Arthur has represented issuers and underwriters in numerous public offerings. He frequently advises on independent director fiduciary duties and compliance policy issues and the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles.

Concentrations

•Investment management
•Securities transactions
•Private equity and venture capital
•Real estate funds
•Corporate compliance and social responsibility
•Pension funds and institutional investors
•Investment funds
•ESG

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
•Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2012-2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2009, 2011-2019
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017
•Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

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Areas of Practice (11)

  • Investment Management
  • Private Funds
  • Corporate
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Financial Regulatory & Compliance
  • Capital Markets
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Real Estate Funds
  • Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
  • Venture Capital & Emerging Technology
  • Institutional Investors

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Northwestern University, B.S., 1975
Law School Attended:
Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., cum laude; Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1978 Editorial Board; Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., Northwestern University Law Review
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, Illinois; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Director, Public Interest Law Initiative
•Director and Past President, John Howard Association of Illinois, Prison Reform Group
•Member, American Bar Association
•Member, Chicago Bar Association

Birth Information:
1953
ISLN:
907810184

Peer Reviews

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312-456-8435  Fax

www.gtlaw.com/People/DonArthur

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