Brandon Kaster
- Chicago
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Brandon structures, negotiates, and documents a wide variety of business transactions. Brandon has experience in mergers and acquisitions (both private equity and strategic), venture capital, joint ventures, debt and equity financings, and other corporate and governance matters.
In addition to advising on transactional matters, Brandon routinely serves as outside counsel to his clients, assisting them with corporate law needs, including financings, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and organizational management.
Brandon is the vice chair of the Chicago Bar Association's Business Section.
Brandon is committed to pro bono work, including counseling on immigration matters and serving as a volunteer guardian ad litem in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., Minnesota Journal of International Law, 2016
- University of Wisconsin, B.A., Economics and International Studies, 2011
Bar and Court Admissions
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Illinois
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Minnesota
Related Employment
- Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC, Chicago, IL, Associate, 2019 – 2022
- Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett, P.A., Minneapolis, MN, Associate, 2016 – 2019
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2024-2025
Selected as a "Rising Star" in Super Lawyers Magazine, 2024-2025
*The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and no certificate, award or recognition is a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
Impact
Community Involvement
- Former Vice Chair, Chicago Bar Association – Business Section