Portrait of Adam Calisoff

Adam Calisoff

Partner

Mergers and Acquisitions
Adam Calisoff is a partner in Ice Miller's Chicago office. His practice involves regularly representing private equity firms and privately-held business in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Adam has counseled buyers and sellers in well over 100 middle-market transactions across a broad spectrum of industries, including automotive, manufacturing, distribution, food and beverage, information technology and health care.

General Corporate Counseling
Adam also serves as outside general counsel for a large number of portfolio companies of private equity clients as well as privately held businesses working closely with senior management to effectively address a broad range of legal issues facing businesses. Adam counsels clients in their day-to-day legal needs, including contract negotiation, strategic planning and add-on acquisitions. Adam structures, negotiates and documents a wide variety of commercial agreements and problem solves for clients.

Franchising
Adam has counseled franchisors in the establishment and the day-to-day operation of franchise systems, as well as periodic disclosure requirements.

    Education

    • University of Southern California (B.S., 1991)
      • Business Administration
    • University of Southern California Gould School of Law (J.D., 1994)

    Admissions

    • Illinois
    • United States District Court - Northern District of Illinois

    Professional Affiliations

    • Member, ACG Chicago
    • Member, AMAA Chicago
    • Member, Northern Illinois Franchise Association

    Awards & Recognition

    • Legal 500 U.S. City Elite Rankings in Chicago for Corporate and M&A, 2026
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