Stephen J. Lombardo III is a partner in Katten’s Chicago office. He focuses his practice in the corporate arena, representing buyers and sellers, including private equity funds and their portfolio companies, in connection with acquisitions and dispositions, private securities equity offerings and general corporate law matters, including the formation and governance of corporations, partnerships and LLC’s.

With significant experience in the food and beverage industry, Steve counsels many companies in that sector, including nationally and locally known restaurant chains. Steve also advises clients in a variety of other areas, such as health care, manufacturing and technology, with a focus on smaller and middle market companies.

Prior to and while at Katten, Steve started two companies. He is the founder of a television production company, East Coast Sports Video Productions, and a wine distribution firm, Blue Star Imports. He passed the CPA exam in 1999.