Sonnenschein Adds Tax Attorney Michael J. Legamaro

November 16, 2006

(CHICAGO, November 16, 2006)—Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP today announced that Michael J. Legamaro has joined the law firm as a partner in its Chicago office and a member of the national Taxation practice.  Most recently, he was a principal at Schwartz Cooper Chartered in Chicago and head of the International practice. 

“Michael brings a depth of knowledge in the areas of real estate, corporate partnership and international tax which will significantly advance the interests of our clients,” said Marc Teitelbaum, chair of Sonnenschein’s Taxation practice.  “He will be an important contributor to the growth of our practice in Chicago and across the country.” 

Legamaro focuses on foreign and domestic tax matters.  He assists corporations (both public and private), partnerships and real estate investment trusts in the analysis, structuring and negotiation of corporate and real estate transactions.  In addition, he has developed an expertise in international tax-related planning solutions for multinational corporations and wealthy multi-jurisdictional families and individuals.  

“Sonnenschein’s sophisticated and significant corporate, real estate and estate planning services will be of great value to my clients,” said Legamaro.  “I look forward to working with my partners in the Taxation practice and across the firm to meet their full range of legal needs.” 

A frequent author and speaker, Legamaro is a member of the International Tax Specialists Group and the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners.  He received a J.D. degree from the Northwestern University School of Law and an A.B. degree, summa cum laude, from Washington University in St. Louis, where he was selected to Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, and a number of other honorary organizations. 

With more than 700 attorneys and other professionals in 10 U.S. cities and Brussels, Belgium, and a global reach throughout all of the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Sonnenschein serves the legal needs of many of the world’s best known and most admired businesses, nonprofits and notable individuals.  For more information, visit www.sonnenschein.com.

Media Contact:

Linda Butler
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
(312) 876-3453
LButler@sonnenschein.com