70 West Madison Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60602

Brianna L. Golan

Partner, Practice Group Chair

Direct: 312.696.2636

blgolan@gct.law

OVERVIEW

Brianna Golan is Chair of the Property Tax group. She services clients across many industries and provides practical business advice to help them achieve their goals. Clients look to Brianna for her straightforward approach and dedication to understanding their business.

Utilizing her diverse experiences to provide a full suite of legal services, Brianna regularly serves as outside general counsel to her clients. She concentrates her practice in the areas of:

  • General business issues
  • Full spectrum of commercial litigation
  • Employment issues
  • Workers’ compensation defense
  • Property tax appeals

In addition, she has extensive experience in property tax assessment and bankruptcy and reorganizations.

As co-chair of the firm’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Committee, Brianna is dedicated to the firm’s commitment in diversity and inclusion advancements, not only within the firm but throughout the legal profession and our communities.

Brianna joined GCT in 2012. Prior to joining the firm, she counseled clients in the area of worker’s compensation defense at Maciorowski, Sackmann, and Ulrich LLP.

In her spare time, Brianna enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with her husband and three children. She is co-chair of the firm’s DEIA committee along with Toni Esparza.

EDUCATION

  • The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, J.D., 2009
  • Lewis & Clark College, B.A. in English and Communications, 2004

COURT ADMISSIONS

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Illinois, 2009

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Super Lawyers, 2026

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Junior League of Chicago

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