Executive Order Aims to Bring Structure to the NIL Era
June 8, 2026 | Katie Sluman, J.D. As college sports navigate the complexities of the NIL era, the federal government is taking unprecedented steps to...
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Handler Law, LLP Named 2026 Best Estates & Trusts Law Firm in the United States at Private Asset Management Awards
Read the official release on PRNewswire > CHICAGO, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Handler Law, LLP has been named Best Estates & Trusts Law Firm at...
Handler Law, LLP and Thomas J. Handler Named Finalists in Multiple Categories by the 2026 Family Wealth Report Awards
CHICAGO, February 24, 2026 — Handler Law, LLP, an internationally recognized private client law firm serving affluent families, family offices and privately held businesses, is...
Handler Law Named 2026 Best Estates & Trusts Law Firm at Private Asset Management Awards
CHICAGO — February 9, 2026 — Handler Law, LLP has been named Best Estates & Trusts Law Firm at the Private Asset Management Awards 2026, one of the...
Partner Perspective: Andrew Morton on Why Athletes’ Charities Need Expert Guidance
Recent scrutiny of athlete-founded charities has sparked renewed public conversation around nonprofit governance, compliance, and oversight. In a recent USA Today article by Jason Wolf,...
Handler Law to Speak and Exhibit at the Exit Planning Institute’s Exit Planning Summit in Nashville
Handler Law is excited to announce that firm leaders Thomas Handler and Tim Oliver will both speak and exhibit at the Exit Planning Institute’s Exit...
Handler Law Shortlisted for 2026 Private Asset Management Award
Handler Law, LLP is honored to be shortlisted for the 2026 Private Asset Management (PAM) Awards for the category of Best Law Firm – Estates & Trusts. Presented by With Intelligence, the...
Partner Perspective: Andrew Morton on Charity Efficiency, Transparency and Athlete Foundations
Key takeaways from recent reporting by USA Today – The Arizona Republic, with insights from Handler Law partner Andrew Morton. A follow-up investigation by The...
Partner Perspective: Andrew Morton on Athlete Foundations, Nonprofit Compliance and the Walter Payton Award
Key takeaways from recent reporting by USA Today – The Arizona Republic, with insights from Handler Law partner Andrew Morton. Recent investigative reporting by The...
Planning in a Politically Uncertain Era: Key Takeaways from Thomas Handler’s Conversation with Jim Fried, Fried on Business
Thomas J. Handler, Managing Partner of Handler Law LLP, recently joined host Jim Fried on Fried on Business to discuss wealth protection, tax policy, and...
Year-End Considerations for Advanced Tax & Estate Planning
November 7, 2025 | Amanda C. Andrews. With year-end approaching, certain planning opportunities remain as well as opportunities to consider moving into 2026. Following the...
Handler Law’s Nina Stillman Featured in Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Impact Report
Handler Law’s Nina B. Stillman, J.D., LL.M., was recently featured in the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Impact Report, recognizing her inspiring journey through their...
Understanding Worker Misclassification
November 5, 2025 | Katie Sluman, J.D. Misclassification Mistakes Could Cost You Big In Many States & Territories. Here’s What Illinois Employers Should Know. Worker...
Michael N. Ripani Named Partner at Handler Law
Chicago, IL — November 3, 2025 — Handler Law LLP proudly promotes Michael N. Ripani, C.F.E., C.P.A., J.D. to Partner. Mr. Ripani leads the Firm’s...
Thomas Handler Discusses the Future of Family Enterprise at the 2025 Opal Family Office & Private Wealth Management Forum
The annual Opal Family Office & Private Wealth Management Forum West, held October 21–25 in Napa Valley, California, brought together leading voices in the family...
Partner Perspective: Andrew Morton on Nonprofit Law, Athlete Foundations and NFL's Updated Compliance Rules
NFL Updates Charity Compliance Rules for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award Key takeaways from the Arizona Republic’s recent feature, with insights from Handler...
Corporate Compliance Alert: One Big Beautiful Bill Act
July 25, 2025 | Mark Anderson President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law on July 4, bringing sweeping tax changes...
Estate Planning for Mixed-Nationality Couples - Managing Estate & Gift Taxes, Residency Issues, and Cross-Border Trusts
Handler Law’s Nina Stillman J.D., L.L.M. will be presenting at a MyLawCLE webinar focused on the complexities of estate planning for international families. From...
The Resnick Group - Protecting Large Estates CLE Conference
Thomas J. Handler will presenting at the The Resnick Group’s 2025 CLE Conference: Protecting Large Estates. Presentation Title: 21st Century Family Office Structures When:...
Handler Law Awarded Estate Law Firm of the Year 2025
Lawyer International – Legal 100 – 2025 winner: Large Tier – Estate Law Firm of the Year – Illinois We’re honored to share that Handler...
Handler Law Named Estate Law Firm of the Year – Illinois in Acquisition International’s 2025 M&A Awards
We are honored to announce that Handler Law has been recognized as the Large Tier – Estate Law Firm of the Year – Illinois in...
Unlocking Philanthropy with Andrew Morton: Legacy Allstars Podcast
On the latest episode of the Legacy Allstars Podcast, host Alan Pavloski sits down with Andrew Morton, “one of the nation’s top nonprofit lawyers specializing...
Leading Lawyers 2025: Handler Law LLP Attorneys Recognized for Legal Excellence
At Handler Law LLP, our attorneys are consistently recognized for their excellence in legal practice, providing sophisticated counsel in estate planning, business law, taxation, litigation...
Navigating Business Transitions: Legal Insights & Strategic Planning - In the Pocket with Phil Simoncelli & Timothy Oliver
On this episode of In the Pocket, host Phil Simoncelli, sits down with Timothy Oliver of Handler Law for a deep dive into the...
Handler Law Shortlisted for 2025 Private Asset Management Award
Handler Law, LLP is honored to be shortlisted for the 2025 Private Asset Management (PAM) Award for Best Law Firm – Estates & Trusts. The...
Tom Handler Leads Executive Education at FORE Institute Forum: Key Takeaways on Advanced Planning for Family Offices
The annual Family Office Real Estate Institute Forum recently convened in Breckenridge, Colorado (January 29-31, 2025), bringing together leading experts to discuss critical strategies shaping...
Thomas J. Handler was named to the Advisory Board of the Ultra High Net Worth Institute
The Ultra High Net Worth Institute (UHNW) is a nonprofit think tank and learning exchange, The UHNW Institute is elevating the wealth management industry to...
“Family Enterprise Risk Management,” Committee Report: Family Businesses, Trust & Estates
Ultra-high-net-worth families and private businesses face a unique set of risks that traditional corporate strategies don’t always cover. From legal liabilities and operational vulnerabilities to...
The NFL’s Charity Dilemma: Andrew Morton Calls for Accountability in Philanthropy
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is one of the league’s most prestigious honors, celebrating players for their excellence on and off...
Family Office Club Super Summit on Advanced Asset Protection: The Stealth Prenup™
In this insightful presentation, Thomas Handler discusses the critical importance of advanced asset protection strategies for safeguarding wealth and ensuring financial security. Using a...
Great Wealth Transfer Series—Opening Keynote Succession Planning, Legal Frameworks, Structures and Incentives
2023 Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute Program – Keynote by Thomas Handler, Handler Law, LLP. Thomas Handler opens his keynote by addressing one of the biggest...
Tom Handler quoted in NYT article "Archegos Left a Sparse Paper Trail for a $10 Billion Firm"
Archegos and the Risks of Limited Transparency in Family Offices Insights from The New York Times article, Archegos Left a Sparse Paper Trail for a...
Private Risk Management Association Summit - Tackling the Complex World for Trusts and LLCs
Private Risk Management Association-Summit 2022—Tackling the Complex World for Trusts and LLCs, moderated by Jim Kane of USI Insurance Services. (November, 2022) At the PRMA...
How to Legally Structure Your Family Office: The Modern Family Office
Thomas J. Handler, Handler Law LLP managing partner, joined Angelo Robles on the Effective Family Office Podcast to discuss best practices in structuring a modern...
Tax Planning Privacy & Attorney vs. CPA Client Privilege
Expert Guidance on Family Office Privacy and Tax Strategies – April, 2023 Handler Law’s Thomas Handler joined Richard C. Wilson to discuss the critical...