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AT WORK
Steven A. Stender has practiced law in Illinois for over 20 years, and has represented many corporate and real estate clients in a broad range of issues and transactions. His clients range from large banks and other financial institutions to real estate, restaurant and manufacturing companies. He advises his clients in matters involving their financial structures, operating policies and long-range strategic planning.
IN THE PROFESSION
Steve is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association (Real Property Law Committee). He also is a member of the Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association.
He is the author of two publications of the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education: Annexations and Annexation Agreements, and Fire Protection Districts.
Steve has been recognized by the Leading Lawyers Network as a top Illinois lawyer in the areas of commercial real estate and real estate finance (2005-2008). He has also been designated an Illinois Super Lawyer (2005-2008), an honor given to the top 5% of attorneys in the state.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Steve is currently on the Water Committee of the Jewish National Fund. He has also served on the Executive Board of the American Youth Soccer Organization, and is a former Commissioner and past President of the Glencoe Park District.
BACKGROUND
Chicago-Kent College of Law
J.D., with honors, 1980
University of Illinois
B.A., 1977
Prior to joining Much Shelist in 1991, Steve was a partner at a Chicago firm, where he concentrated on real estate and corporate financing matters. He is also a partner and active participant in a closely held real estate company that owns and manages apartments and office buildings.
Steve is admitted to practice in Illinois.
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