Marc Jay Lane
The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane, A Professional Corporation • Chicago, IL
Corporate & IncorporationCorporate GovernanceFinancial ServicesInsurancePersonal Injury
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(866) 226-3645
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Chicago, IL, US
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About
**Marc Jay Lane** *Chicago, IL* *The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane, A Professional Corporation* Marc Jay Lane is a nationally recognized business and tax attorney based in Chicago, IL, and the founder of The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane. With a robust practice that spans corporate governance, financial services, insurance, personal injury, and tax law, Marc and his dedicated team provide a strategic, multidisciplinary approach tailored to meet the needs of successful individuals and enterprises. As a Master Registered Financial Planner, Registered Financial Counselor, and Certified Investment Specialist, Marc brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his clients. He is the author of 34 influential books and the founder of the Marc J. Lane Wealth Group, where he specializes in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial finance. His expertise in corporate governance has established him as a leading advocate for best practices in the field. Marc has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the legal profession, including the Illinois State Bar Association's prestigious Lincoln Award on two occasions. Recognized as a "Leading Illinois Attorney" and an "Illinois Super Lawyer," he consistently earns an "AV® Preeminent™" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest honor awarded in the legal directory, and is included in its Bar Registry of Preeminent Attorneys. In addition to his legal practice, Marc serves as the Chairman of the State of Illinois’ Task Force on Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Enterprise, appointed by Governor Pat Quinn. He is also a Commissioner of the Serve Illinois Commission. An innovator in social entrepreneurship, Marc teaches Social Enterprise at Northwestern University School of Law and pioneered the Advocacy Investing® approach, which focuses on socially responsible and mission-related investing. With a commitment to maximizing financial results while fostering positive social change, Marc Jay Lane continues to be a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex legal and financial landscapes.
About Corporate & Incorporation Law
Corporate attorneys help businesses with formation, governance, compliance, and transactions. They advise on corporate structure and protect business interests. Common matters include business formation, corporate governance, shareholder agreements, compliance.
Credentials
Education
2000 Chicago-Kent College of Law/Illinois Institute of Technology, 1995 Northern Illinois University College of Law 1995 The International Association of Professional Financial Consultants, Inc 1987 The International Association of Registered Financial Planners, 1975 John Marshall Law School, Chicago
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell 2015 Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2014 Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2013 Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2012 Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2015 John A. Wiley and Sons The Mission-Driven Venture: Business Solutions to the World's Most Vexing Social Problems 2011 American Bar Association Soically Responsible Investing: Empowering Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs 2010 Aspen Publishers Representing Corporate Officers, Directors, Managers, and Trustees 2005 Institutional Investor Guides Profitable Socially Responsible Investing? An Institutional Investor's Guide 2004 Representing Corporate Officers and Directors Book
Associations
2012 - Present Serve Illinois Commission Commissioner 2012 - Present Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Director 2011 - Present State of Illinois’ Task Force on Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Enterprise Chairman 2011 - Present The Center for Social Enterprise Accreditation President 2011 - Present Johns Hopkins University Institute for Policy Studies Member, Advisory Panel, New Frontiers of Philanthropy Project
Speaking
2014 How Social Enterprise Policy Becomes Law: The Illinois Experience Social Enterprise 2012 The Next Generation of Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 2012 Legal Structures and Funding Strategies for Social Enterprises Social Enterprise 2012 L3C and the Arts L3C 2012 Innovations in Public-Private Collaboration: The Edge for Business and the Health of the Public Social Entrepreneurship Models
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Updated: Aug 26, 2026