Melanie Kanakis joined Golan Christie Taglia as an associate in 2024 and concentrates her practice in corporate transactions and commercial real estate. Prior to joining GCT, Melanie worked at a boutique law firm specializing in commercial real estate.
Melanie earned her J.D. from Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2022. She focused her studies on business law and received a CALI Award in Legal Writing IV: Complex Business Transactions. While in law school, Melanie participated in Chicago-Kent’s Federal Health Litigation Clinic, representing clients seeking recovery for vaccine injuries.
In her free time, Melanie loves to travel and explore Chicago’s restaurants.
EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2022
- Business Law Certificate
- CALI Award in Legal Writing IVL Complex Business Transactions
Illinois Institute of Technology, B.S. Business Administration, 2019
- Finance Specialization
BAR ADMISSIONS
Illinois, 2022
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Bar Association, member, 2022-present
Illinois State Bar Association, member, 2022-present
Chicago Bar Association, member, 2022-present
Hellenic Bar Association, member, 2022-present
Women's Bar Association of Illinois, member, 2022-present
LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS FROM Melanie Kanakis
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October 21, 2024 News
The Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced a final rule requiring certain persons in non-financed sales of residential real estate to report information about the transfer. Associate, Melanie Kanakis outlines which real estate transfers fall under this new rule, what information about the transfer is required to be reported, and who is required to report this information.
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August 8, 2024 News
In this alert, Melanie Kanakis explains the recent amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) that went into effect on August 1, 2024. The amendments are intended to remedy inconsistencies created from recent rulings by the Delaware Court of Chancery.
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June 26, 2024 News
Golan Christie Taglia is pleased to announce the addition of Melanie Kanakis to the firm.
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