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Marc J. Lane

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President / Attorney at The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane, a Professional Corporation
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Marc J. Lane is a nationally recognized business and tax attorney who founded The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane. A graduate of Northwestern University School of Law, he is a prolific author of over 35 books and is considered a pioneer in social enterprise, having also taught at Northwestern and the University of Illinois.

Peers describe him as a creative, resourceful, and visionary professional. His work is consistently recognized with accolades like the Illinois State Bar Associations Lincoln Award and an "Illinois Super Lawyer" designation.

He was instrumental in drafting and promoting Illinois Low-profit Limited Liability Company (L3C) law, a hybrid business structure designed to attract private investment for social ventures.

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Experience
52 Years
Current Role
President / Attorney
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Social Enterprise
A central theme of his career, demonstrated by his books, leadership roles at Social Enterprise Chicago, and his work in creating new legal structures for mission-driven businesses.
Impact Investing
He developed the proprietary "Advocacy Investing®" approach to help investors align their financial goals with their social and environmental values.
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Career

Work history

President / Attorney
The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane, a Professional Corporation
11-1971
Founder
The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane, a Professional Corporation
4-2016
Vice Chairperson
Cook County Commission on Social Innovation
12-2012 - 11-2014
Commissioner
Serve Illinois Commission
11-2011 - 10-2013
Chairman
Illinois Task Force on Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Enterprise
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Education
1968 - 1971
Juris Doctor
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
1963 - 1967
Bachelor of Arts with College Honors and High Distinction
University of Illinois Chicago
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