William M. Libit

Bill Libit is the Chief Operating Partner of Chapman and Cutler LLP and concentrates his practice in the corporate and securities area.

Bill’s corporate and securities practice includes representation of issuers and investment banks in connection with public offerings and private placements of debt and equity securities. He also represents issuers in other aspects of their business involving compliance with federal securities regulation, including preparation and review of required periodic filings including 10‑Ks, 10‑Qs and proxy statements and press releases and communications with institutional investors and shareholders as well as compliance with NYSE and NASDAQ listing requirements, corporate compliance and corporate governance counseling and strategy matters. Bill’s corporate governance practice includes advising public company boards, including audit, compensation and governance committees as well as investigative committees.

Bill was honored as one of the Crain’s Chicago Business 2019 Notable LGBTQ Executives, which recognizes business and not-for-profit leaders who use their positions to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Bill also leads Chapman’s Social Impact and Sustainability Task Force, which oversees and guides the firm’s internal practices and holds the firm accountable to United Nations Global Compact Sustainable Development Goals commitments.