David K. Staub

Background

Staub, David K. was born on July 18, 1953 in Charleston, Illinois, United States.

Education

University of Illinois (Bachelor of Science in Accounting, with highest honors, 1974). Harvard University (Juris Doctor, 1977).

Career

David counsels his clients on a wide variety of legal issues including private equity, venture capital, joint ventures, strategic business relationships and other financing methods. He represents clients on a variety of business agreements including software development contracts, licensing agreements and other technology matters; sales agency and other distribution issues; and employment issues and executive compensation arrangements.

David's clients range from start-ups seeking guidance on formation of their business entity, to established companies looking for new sources of capital to fuel their growth, to mature family-owned companies planning for transfer of the business to the next generation.

In his M&A practice, David provides advice on buying a business for those starting out or expanding their existing operations and counsels others on selling their business or pursuing other exit strategies.

Achievements

• David Staub has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer by the publishers of Law and Politics magazine. He is AV® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer recognition of attorneys for ethical standards and legal ability. He is a frequent speaker on legal topics, appearing at meetings of the American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association and various other organizations.

Membership

Director, Keystone Foundation (formerly Glenkirk Foundation), 1992-present

Chicago Bar Association (Member, Federal Tax Committee [Chairman of Division C, 1988-1989, Executive Committee, 1987-1989]; Corporation and Business Law Committee [Chair, 2001-2002; Chair of Mergers and Acquisitions Subcommittee, 1996-2001])

Illinois State Bar Association

Central Street Neighbors Association