With the proper strategies and utilizations of tax code provisions, estate planners can properly prepare their small business clients for any situation. Brian T. Whitlock explains how prudent estate planners and business succession planners can judiciously arrange their clients’ affairs and avoid potential pitfalls.

Christopher R. Parker joins the employment law practice group as a partner.

There are often many questions surrounding guardianship. Golan Christie Taglia’s attorneys are available to provide answers and help families through this process.

In founding the Equal Pay Day Chicago Coalition, Barb has helped empower and educate women and minorities to fight for equal pay.

This planning requires an understanding of the three elements of the “Devil’s Triangle:” Fiduciary Accounting Income, Trust Taxable Income and Distributable Net Income.

The drive, hosted by the firm’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, is in honor of Women’s History Month.

The six-figure reduction was secured after the client’s proposed assessed value of their property increased after demolishing an industrial building.

Leynee’s personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion will aid the growth and work of the committee.

Golan Christie Taglia celebrates Barb's many achievements and her longtime service and commitment to the practice of law.

Check out the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s IP News Challenge, a new interactive column featuring an IP news quiz with GCT’s Intellectual Property Group Chair Beverly A. Berneman.

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is hosting a media club discussion, a special Thirsty Thursday and a Soul Food lunch.

Buy-Sell agreements help eliminate uncertainty with regard to the succession of ownership in the event of an extraordinary circumstance like death, divorce or bankruptcy.

Golan Christie Taglia attorney Brian T. Whitlock provides an overview of various types of Buy-Sell agreements.

15 Golan Christie Taglia attorneys were named to 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists, five of whom celebrate being selected to the list for the first time.

Golan Christie Taglia attorneys Leynee Cruz FLorez and Brian T. Whitlock co-authored an article for CNA where they discuss available avenues for correcting errors made when filing tax elections and best practices for reporting errors to clients as well as accounting and legal malpractice carriers.

Golan Christie Taglia is proud to announce the addition of Ana Beltran to the firm.

Sometimes what you think you know is more dangerous than not knowing at all. That is particularly true of Intellectual Property Law.

U.S. News and World Report recognized GCT on its 2023 Best Law Firms list both nationally and in Chicago.

Margaret “Peggy” Gisch has been recognized among Crain’s 2022 Notable Women in Law reflecting her exceptional professional achievements, dedication to mentorship of her peers and commitment to advancing the legal profession.

GCT welcomes Kimberlee Jones as an associate to the firm’s Intellectual Property, Corporate and Real Estate groups.

The GCT Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee held a fundraising effort to benefit World Central Kitchen and their relief efforts in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Golan Christie Taglia is proud to announce the inclusion of 23 attorneys to the 2022 Leading and Emerging Lawyers lists.

The 2023 edition of the The Best Lawyers in America names David Ben-Dov, Margaret Christie and Caren Lederer to its 2023 Best Lawyers list.

GCT welcomes Brian T. Whitlock as counsel in the firm’s Estate Planning & Taxation Group.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed the CROWN (“Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair Act”) Act, a new law which prohibits employers from discriminating against their employees based on hairstyles historically associated with specific racial groups.

Margaret A. Gisch has been selected to Chicago Lawyer’s 2022 Women in Law list for her dedication to legal advocacy and efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.