The
Accelerator

Heather Albright

STOUT
Director, Disputes, Compliance, & Investigations
(312) 237-4843
halbright@stout.com
Consultant Service
Home Group: Chicago 10

Bio: Heather Albright has over 18 years of experience providing forensic accounting assistance and expert witness services in commercial litigations, class certification matters, and fraud and white collar investigations.

Michael Brandess

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP
Partner
(312) 704-2179
mbrandess@sfgh.com
Attorney
Home Group: North Shore 1

Bio: I am a business bankruptcy and insolvency attorney who assists financially troubled companies, their principals, and their creditors address complex challenges. I also counsel asset purchasers in bankruptcy and other distressed contexts.

Daci L. Jett

Daci Jett Law, LLC
Attorney
(847) 957-7650
djett@dacijettlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Chicago 8

Bio: Daci Jett is an estate planning attorney for regular people. She prepares thoughtful wills and trusts, handles probate and trust administration, helps to minimize conflicts, and is a certified mediator.

Kai Joy

RedHawk Consulting Group
Director + Lead Private Investigator
(844) 4-REDHAWK
kaijoy@consult-redhawk.com
Consultant Service
Home Group: Chicago Central

Bio: Investigations & Security Risk Management Professional working collaboratively with my clients to identify strategies not previously considered.

Lori Levin

Lori Levin Law
Owner
(312) 972-3756
levin@lorilevinlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: North Shore 1

Bio: I aggressively defend persons charged with crimes as well as those being investigated and/or indicated by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Anabel Lopez

Cumberland Irving
(224) 261-6777
alopez@cumberlandirving.com
Information Technology
Home Group: Chicago 6

Rafer Weigel

Weigel Media Group
President
(312) 914-8690
info@weigelmediagroup.com
Marketing
Home Group: Chicago 3

Bio: President/Founder of Weigel Media Group.

Craig Achtzehn

Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp.
Vice President of Residential Lending
(312) 654-7238
craig@dkmortgage.com
Banking & Finance
Home Group: Chicago 7 (GLA)

Bio: Craig and his team lends to consumers that are buying and refinancing residential property. He and his team pride themselves to assist new, current, and past clients to have an exceptional experience during the complex mortgage process.

Keith Allen

Partner
(312) 972-3756
keith@allenlawoffices.net
Attorney
Home Group: Chicago 7 GL

Bio: I am a seasoned commercial litigation attorney who protects media outlets and companies accused of defamation and violating privacy rights. I also assist growing businesses with outside general counsel services.

Doug Blanchard

Lexitas Legal
Vice President, Business Development
(312) 236-6936
doug.blanchard@lexitaslegal.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Chicago 7 (Host)

Bio: Lexitas provides court reporting & deposition services; legal videography, trial presentation technology; also medical records retrieval services for plaintiff, defense and workers compensation matters.

Mitchell Chaban

Levin Ginsburg
Partner
(312) 368-0100
mchaban@lgattorneys.com
Attorney
Home Group: Chicago 8 (GL)

Bio: I represent businesses and individuals in employment and workplace-related legal matters. I draft contracts, policies and procedures designed to avoid litigation. I prevail in court when necessary.

Karen Jones

Bank of America Private Bank
Senior Vice President Private Client Services
(312) 234-2761
karenjones0428@gmail.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Chicago 7 (EC)

Bio: Karen and her team work with individuals and their families in all areas of wealth preservation and planning. These boutique services include customized investment management, trust and estate planning, credit and philanthropic goals.

Mark O’Brien

Newport LLC.
Partner
(312) 525-8382
mark.obrien@newportllc.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Chicago 1

Bio: CEO/Board Advisor – Growth Acceleration, Next Gen Succession, Capital Readiness, & Exit Transitions; Emerging Growth Firms $10M – $100M Rev.; Private M&A Transactions with PE Firms, Fam Offices, and Strategics.

Morgan Sage

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Broker
(773) 551-4267
morgan@morgansage.net
Real Estate
Home Group: Chicago 2 (TM)

Bio: As a REALTOR® Morgan enjoys representing sellers & buyers, delivering professional & efficient service coupled w/ warm & personal support. She transforms the buying & selling process into a smooth & rewarding experience by working w/ diligence & concern.

Jessica Schulman

Topel Forman L.L.C.
Member/Partner
(312) 239-2525
jschulman@topelforman.com
Accountant
Home Group: Chicago 2 (GLA)

Bio: CPA | business tax accountant | trusted advisor | proactive personal attention to client goals and business methods | engaged relationship | strategic planning | knowledge of changing tax regulations | individual, flow-through, trust, gift tax returns.

Scott Tzinberg

Law Offices of Scott Tzinberg
Owner
(312) 332-0966
s.tzinberg@divorcelawyerchicago.com
Attorney
Home Group: Chicago 3

Bio: I started my firm in 1996 with the goal of working closely with clients to help them make good decisions during tough times in their lives. We handle all family law matters (i.e. divorce, custody, premarital agreements).