Lynn J. Watkins concentrates his practice in corporate and securities, as well as finance. Mr. Watkins has experience representing private and public company clients in their acquisitions and divestitures, institutional clients in connection with their investments in alternative investment vehicles and private equity funds in their formation and compliance with securities laws. Mr. Watkins also represents financial institutions and borrowers in a variety of financing matters, including secured and unsecured term note placements and mezzanine financings.
Speeches and Presentations
"Institutional Limited Partners Association Private Equity Principles: A Guide For Improving GP/LP Relations," (co-presenter) Muller & Monroe Asset Management’s Back Office Exchange, Chicago, Ill. (October 14, 2011)
"Dodd-Frank's Impact on Private Equity Funds and Other Recent Legal Developments," Muller & Monroe Asset Management's Back Office Exchange, Chicago, Ill. (November 2, 2010)
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Institutional Investors Committee
Cook County Bar Association
National Association of Securities Professionals
Civic and Charitable Memberships
KIPP Ascend Charter School
Board of Directors
Camp of Dreams
Board of Directors