Anthony J. Jacob
Anthony J. Jacob
Partner
He/Him
"I aim to be a value-added resource for my clients by helping them achieve their objectives and resolve disputes so they can stay focused on their day-to-day business priorities."
Anthony J. Jacob
Partner
He/Him
"I aim to be a value-added resource for my clients by helping them achieve their objectives and resolve disputes so they can stay focused on their day-to-day business priorities."
About Tony
Anthony (Tony) has built an impressive reputation as a trusted advisor to business owners, entrepreneurs, bankers, financial advisors, trustees, professional service providers, and elected officials. He represents clients in both US and international business ventures across diverse industries, including commercial transactions, banking and financial services, architecture and engineering, ESOPs, manufacturing, technology and data privacy, real estate, and campaign finance and elections.
Clients value Tony’s sophisticated understanding of their legal and business challenges, which is reflected in deeply rooted relationships that span many transactions and ventures.
Tony’s experience encompasses the full range of strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, secured and unsecured lending, syndicated commercial transactions, private banking, equity and debt financings, reorganizations, restructurings, recapitalizations, and joint ventures.
Tony chairs Hinshaw's Commercial Transactions Practice Group and serves on the firm's Executive Committee.
Tony has helped many entrepreneurs with their start-up businesses, advising them on day-to-day legal needs. He has also guided several of those business owners through the successful sale of their companies—taking them from early-stage ventures to mature businesses sold for millions of dollars.
Prior to joining Hinshaw, Tony served as deputy general counsel for the Illinois State Board of Elections. He draws on that experience to represent local government entities, candidates, public officials, and political committees.
Areas of Focus
Industries:
Services:
- Business Formation, Governance & Commercial Contracts;
- Commercial Finance;
- Corporate & Transactions;
- Data Privacy, AI & Cybersecurity;
- Due Diligence ;
- Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs);
- Financial Services Litigation ;
- Mergers & Acquisitions;
- Private Banking & Private Wealth Management;
- Real Estate Transactions & Lending;
- Securities;
- Tax;
- Vendor Contracting & Management
Experience
- Enabled client to achieve strategic growth through the acquisition of a multi-million dollar manufacturing business.
- Structured and implemented a succession plan transferring company ownership to employees through an ESOP, enabling a seamless leadership of transition and preserving the client's business continuity while optimizing tax benefits.
- Positioned client to enter a new, complementary business line by helping acquire and develop a multi-acre property with complex land use restrictions.
- Advise bank serving as administrative agent in documenting a syndicated multi-bank credit facility with complex loan terms, enabling successful financing for middle-market commercial borrowers.
- Advise financial institution in documenting complex loan agreements within the specialty finance industry, supporting timely deal closings.
Recognition
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, UIC Law Review (formerly John Marshall Law Review), Student Publications Editor; Moot Court Team
Credentials
Education
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, LLM, Tax and Employee Benefits , 2003
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, JD, 1998
- Northern Illinois University, BA, 1994
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Tony has given numerous presentations to help inform clients and advance legal developments in his areas of practice. Representative presentations include:
- Co-Presenter, "Structuring M&A and Private Equity Transactions Involving ESOPs," Strafford, CLE Webinar, February 19, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Emerging Developments in Data Privacy," CLE Program, Advocates Society, Chicago, Illinois, March 21, 2024
- Co-Presenter, "ESOP Family Feud," ESOP Association, Illinois Chapter – 2024 Spring Conference, Oak Brook, Illinois, March 7, 2024
- "Structuring M&A and Private Equity Transactions Involving ESOPs," Strafford, CLE Webinar, February 7, 2024
- Co-Presenter, "Emerging Developments in Data Privacy," McHenry County Bar Association, Webinar, October 24, 2023
Events
- U.S. Trade, Tariffs, and State of the Economy Forum, Jul 24, 2025
- Hinshaw to Sponsor the ESOP Association Illinois Chapter Golf Outing & Roundtables, Jun 26, 2024
- Tony Jacob and Justyna Regan to Present on Emerging Developments in Data Privacy in association with the Advocates Society CLE Program, Mar 21, 2024
- Survey Says: Tony Jacob, Connie Mayer, and Todd Young to Present ESOP Family Feud!, Mar 7, 2024
- Tony Jacob and Justyna Regan Speak on Emerging Developments in Data Privacy, Oct 24, 2023
Hinshaw Alert
Hinshaw Newsletter
- Estate Planning Newsletter - December 2013 Edition, Dec 11, 2013
In The News
- Hinshaw Attorneys Contribute Six Chapters to the "Attorneys’ Legal Liability" IICLE Handbook, Jun 12, 2025
- Anthony Jacob and Mark Carter Author Chapters in 2022 IICLE Guidebook on Limited Liability Companies, May 17, 2022
- Hinshaw Attorneys Contribute Chapters to 2020 Edition of IICLE "Guide to Helping Business Clients Choose an Entity", May 20, 2020
- Anthony Jacob Authors IICLE Chapter on "State Campaign Financial Disclosure", Oct 19, 2012
Press Releases
- Hinshaw Publishes Updated Real Estate Deal Book, Apr 24, 2024
- Hinshaw Partner Anthony Jacob Appointed to Board of Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois, Apr 11, 2022
- Deal Spotlight: Client Oak Bank Acquired by Wintrust Financial Corporation, Jun 10, 2019
- Hinshaw Successfully Stages Third Annual Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Conference, Apr 9, 2019
- Hinshaw Represents Raymond & Associates in Sale of Multifaceted Real Estate, Aug 27, 2015
Webinar
Interests
Did you know...
Tony served as pro bono counsel for an economic and family development council in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood and continues to volunteer his legal services to many educational foundations.
Tony enjoys spending time with his family and friends boating on a lake, exploring the outdoors, and experimenting with the game of golf.
Community/Civic Activities
- Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, Board Member
- Dollars for Scholars, Volunteer
- Barb’s Precious Rescue and Adoption Center, Volunteer
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Tony has given numerous presentations to help inform clients and advance legal developments in his areas of practice. Representative presentations include:
- Co-Presenter, "Structuring M&A and Private Equity Transactions Involving ESOPs," Strafford, CLE Webinar, February 19, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Emerging Developments in Data Privacy," CLE Program, Advocates Society, Chicago, Illinois, March 21, 2024
- Co-Presenter, "ESOP Family Feud," ESOP Association, Illinois Chapter – 2024 Spring Conference, Oak Brook, Illinois, March 7, 2024
- "Structuring M&A and Private Equity Transactions Involving ESOPs," Strafford, CLE Webinar, February 7, 2024
- Co-Presenter, "Emerging Developments in Data Privacy," McHenry County Bar Association, Webinar, October 24, 2023
Events
- U.S. Trade, Tariffs, and State of the Economy Forum, Jul 24, 2025
- Hinshaw to Sponsor the ESOP Association Illinois Chapter Golf Outing & Roundtables, Jun 26, 2024
- Tony Jacob and Justyna Regan to Present on Emerging Developments in Data Privacy in association with the Advocates Society CLE Program, Mar 21, 2024
- Survey Says: Tony Jacob, Connie Mayer, and Todd Young to Present ESOP Family Feud!, Mar 7, 2024
- Tony Jacob and Justyna Regan Speak on Emerging Developments in Data Privacy, Oct 24, 2023
Hinshaw Alert
Hinshaw Newsletter
- Estate Planning Newsletter - December 2013 Edition, Dec 11, 2013
In The News
- Hinshaw Attorneys Contribute Six Chapters to the "Attorneys’ Legal Liability" IICLE Handbook, Jun 12, 2025
- Anthony Jacob and Mark Carter Author Chapters in 2022 IICLE Guidebook on Limited Liability Companies, May 17, 2022
- Hinshaw Attorneys Contribute Chapters to 2020 Edition of IICLE "Guide to Helping Business Clients Choose an Entity", May 20, 2020
- Anthony Jacob Authors IICLE Chapter on "State Campaign Financial Disclosure", Oct 19, 2012
Press Releases
- Hinshaw Publishes Updated Real Estate Deal Book, Apr 24, 2024
- Hinshaw Partner Anthony Jacob Appointed to Board of Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois, Apr 11, 2022
- Deal Spotlight: Client Oak Bank Acquired by Wintrust Financial Corporation, Jun 10, 2019
- Hinshaw Successfully Stages Third Annual Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Conference, Apr 9, 2019
- Hinshaw Represents Raymond & Associates in Sale of Multifaceted Real Estate, Aug 27, 2015
Webinar
Tony's Insights
Event
Jul 24, 2025
In The News
Jun 12, 2025
Hinshaw Attorneys Contribute Six Chapters to the "Attorneys’ Legal Liability" IICLE Handbook
Event
Jul 24, 2025
In The News
Jun 12, 2025
Hinshaw Attorneys Contribute Six Chapters to the "Attorneys’ Legal Liability" IICLE Handbook
Press Release
Apr 24, 2024
