Bruce I. Ettelson

4.4 (32 reviews )

Chicago Illinois United States

Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law Corporate Law

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2007

312-862-2000 Website

About Bruce

Bruce I. Ettelson: Leading Private Investment Funds Lawyer in Chicago

With over 30 years of experience, Bruce I. Ettelson, P.C., is a leading private investment funds lawyer known for his pioneering work since the early days of the industry. Recognized as one of the top attorneys by The Legal 500 and Chambers USA guides, he has been at the forefront of structuring and forming premier private equity funds and their management companies.

Practice Areas

Private Equity Fund Formation
Fund Management Companies
Liquidation & Takeover
Secondary Market Investments
Investor Negotiations and Due Diligence
Corporate Counseling for Private Equity Clients
Specialized in Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

Education & Credentials

Universities:

University of Chicago, Juris Doctor, 1985

Bar Admissions:

Illinois, United States

Affiliations

Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Chicago, Illinois, 2005 - Present

Languages:

English

Awards and Recognitions

BEST ATTORNEY USA: Criminal Defense Lawyer, Chicago (2026), Best Attorney USA: Criminal Defense Lawyer, Chicago (2024), Best Attorney USA: Criminal Defense Lawyer, Chicago (2022), Best Attorney USA: Criminal Defense Lawyer, Chicago (2018), Best Attorney USA: Criminal Defense Lawyer, Chicago (2016)

BEST ATTORNEY USA: Corporate Law Recognized in 2007

Location and Contact Information

Serving the legal community of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Bruce I. Ettelson, P.C., is committed to providing exceptional legal counsel and advocacy.

Practice Areas

Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law

Corporate Law

Education

University of Chicago

Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.4 / 5

32 Reviews

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Jody O'Kon

Jan 26, 2026

Highly recommend Bruce I. Ettelson for anyone needing expert Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law help in Illinois

Honestly, I can't thank Bruce I. Ettelson enough for everything they've done for me. They really know their stuff when it comes to Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law and it shows in the results. 10/10 wo...

Benny Durgan

Jan 26, 2026

Bruce I. Ettelson did a great job handling my complex Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law case from start to finish

Solid experience overall with the law firm of Bruce I. Ettelson. They know Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law inside and out and gave me great advice. Very helpful and got the job done exactly as they sa...

Joann Wolff

Jan 26, 2026

Simply amazing representation from Bruce I. Ettelson's office during my recent legal matter

I was really stressed about my case in Chicago, but Bruce I. Ettelson made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every detai...

Joann Howell

Jan 26, 2026

So glad I called Bruce I. Ettelson to handle my Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law case in Chicago

I wasn't sure who to call for my Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law problem, but I'm so glad I went with Bruce I. Ettelson. They really listened to me and understood my situation. It was such a relief to...

Kenneth Hartmann

Jan 26, 2026

So glad I called Bruce I. Ettelson to handle my Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law case in Chicago

Everyone at Bruce I. Ettelson's office in Chicago was so nice and helpful. They made a tough situation a lot easier to deal with by being so patient and explaining everything clearly. I never felt lik...