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Jeffrey A. Hechtman Managing Partner
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  • F 312.267.2200
jhechtma@hmblaw.com
Jeffrey A. Hechtman

Jeff is a member of HMB’s Business and Finance Group and Managing Partner of HMB. He splits his time between general counsel and transaction matters.

Jeff helps leaders of privately-held companies and their investors make and implement smart business decisions about deals, disputes and the every-day challenges of growing and operating successful businesses.

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As outside general counsel, Jeff’s experience spans the organization chart—from the legal aspects of operations, sales and marketing to Finance, HR, IT and the complexities and structure of the private company boardroom.

Jeff also acts as transactional counsel to numerous businesses, banks, lenders, funds (private equity, venture capital, turnaround, mezzanine and real estate), executives, investor groups and family offices.

Understanding Matters, Knowing is Better

Clients rely on Jeff not only for no-nonsense legal counsel, but also for practical, forward-thinking, big picture advice related to building and structuring their businesses. Clients appreciate that Jeff devotes significant time to learn their operations and tailor his approach to compliment the unique aspects of their businesses.

Experience

  • General counsel services including general corporate governance and operational matters, complex ownership and management transitions, employee incentive and retention plans, contracts and licenses
  • Start-up counsel services including equity, debt and incentive structuring
  • Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
  • Restructurings and reorganizations
  • Strategic alliances and joint ventures
  • Private equity and venture capital transactions, portfolio company representation and fund formation
  • Strategic business, tax and ownership planning
  • Information technology services including licenses, development and service agreements, develop website policies, privacy policies, trade secret protection and social media policies
  • Real estate services including, acquisitions, dispositions and financing transactions, leasing and note purchases involving a wide variety of office, industrial and retail properties

Education

  • University of Chicago, J.D.
  • University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, B.S.E. in Accounting

Licenses

  • Certified Public Accountant, Illinois

Admissions

  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Honors

  • Best Lawyers in America, 2022-2024
  • Leading Lawyers, 2023

Professional Memberships

  • American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Committee on LLCs, Partnerships and Unincorporated Entities
  • Chicago Bar Association, Business Law – Private Equity Subcommittee, Co-founder and Co-chairman
  • Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Executive Committee and Board of Directors
  • University of Pennsylvania, University Libraries Board of Overseers

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Education
  • University of Chicago, J.D.
  • University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, B.S.E. in Accounting
Admissions
  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Licenses
  • Certified Public Accountant, Illinois
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