Tom Korman has worked in the business, financial, and tax planning field for over thirty years and is also a Certified Public Accountant. Tom has extensive experience in representing entrepreneurs, investors, families and family businesses and institutions. He has represented clients in a variety of industries including insurance, homeland security, cheese manufacturing, technology, mines and minerals, banking, and consulting services. His representation includes a variety of sophisticated transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures, mergers, reorganizations, and recapitalizations. Tom's practice has a further emphasis on the development and implementation of long-term wealth transfer, family business, success planning, and charitable goals.  Tom was recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer in 2008.

Tom is a frequent speaker on topics including business succession and wealth transfer planning and the design and philosophy of executive compensation plans.  Tom is also a member of the Chicago Estate Planning Council.

Professional and Civic Affiliations

• Member of Executive Committee of Jewish Child and Family Services
• President of Jewish Children's Bureau (2004-2006)
• Law Instructor for the Becker CPA Review (1975-2000)
• Adjunct professor at Northwestern University (1992-1996)
• Chicago Bar Association
• Illinois Bar Association
• American Bar Association

Articles

• Personal Financial and Estate Planning - A Case Study
• Preserving Family Assets: The Use of Planning Charitable Giving

News

• Tom Korman Quoted on JCB-JFCS Merger