Lynn Lucchese-Soto

Phone: 312-704-7234 (direct)
Phone: 312-782-5050 (main)
Fax: 773-360-7393

Email: llsoto@bnf-law.com

Departments: Chairperson – Corporate / Real Estate / Banking

Lynn was raised in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. She attended Loyola University where she double majored in psychology and political science, receiving her B.S, later graduating from DePaul University College of Law. While in law school, she worked at the DePaul Legal Clinic and through the Women’s Bar Association, mentored a visually impaired law student. Lynn is the President and a director of Berger, Newmark & Fenchel. Her practice of law involves representing financial institutions and all types of entities in corporate, financial and commercial transactions, corporate acquisitions, mergers and leveraged buyouts and in the review and negotiation of bank loans and other financing arrangements. Lynn specializes in all areas of corporate and business matters and real estate, including commercial and residential transactions, as well as commercial and industrial leases. In addition, her practice includes the representation of clients in all aspects of employer and employee relations including employment discrimination, unfair labor practice litigation, policy review and strategic planning. During her career she has practiced in both State and Federal Courts and various Administrative Agencies (Local, State and Federal).

Lynn is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois Bar Association. In addition, she provides pro bono legal services advocating for children with learning disabilities, and disadvantaged individuals. She also worked with the Illinois State Treasurer regarding insurance industry practices. Lynn serves on various Boards and community organizations.