Nathan J. Howze

How Nathan Helps Clients

Nathan is a business lawyer focused on guiding clients through mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, joint ventures, entity formation and corporate governance, and other business matters. He serves as trusted outside counsel to private equity and venture capital funds, family offices, investors, start-ups and emerging companies in a diverse range of industries, including technology/AI, manufacturing, logistics, food and beverage, life sciences, real estate and cannabis.

Nathan is recognized by the legal industry and his peers as a leader. He was named among the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in Illinois in 2022. He has been recognized since 2022 as a The Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch in the practice area of Corporate Law. Additionally, he has been named among Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2024 and 2025. In 2024, he was honored by the Cook County Bar Association with its Next Generation Award, and by Law Bulletin Media’s Emerging Lawyers award in the categories of Cannabis Law, Closely & Privately Held Business Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law and Securities & Venture Law.

I help clients make better business decisions, stay protected, and move forward by delivering business-focused advice and taking ownership of the outcome.

What Clients Can Expect

Nathan’s clients rely on him not only for legal advice, but for practical, business-minded counsel that will advance and protect business goals. Nathan takes the time to understand each client’s business, risk tolerance, and short and long-term objectives to provide strategic and efficient counsel and solutions. Nathan cares deeply about his clients and he takes pride in being accessible, responsive and steady when it matters most.

Outside the Office

Nathan lives with his wife and three children in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. He enjoys traveling, golf, food, working out, Chicago sports and hanging with family and friends.

Proof Points

• Represented private equity firm on the acquisition of an analytical and metallurgical testing company
• Represented family office on the sale of its power distribution and electrical components portfolio company
• Represented venture capital firm as lead investor on the Series B financing of an international hospitality robotics and artificial intelligence company
• Represented fintech company on the sale of its AI software used for financial modeling and forecasting
• Represented Fortune 20 company on its investment in the Series C financing of an automotive and consumer electronics company