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Below are the experts our community relies on. Whether you need to incorporate a U.S. entity, open a business bank account, or understand your visa options, these partners are working with international businesses in the Midwest.
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Law Advisor
Thorelli & Associates
is a law firm with over 30 years of experience helping small to medium-sized foreign companies establish and operate businesses in the U.S. With expertise spanning technology, medical devices, automotive, and more, the firm has assisted over a thousand foreign companies in successfully structuring their U.S. market entry.
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Taft Advisors is a bipartisan, diverse, and experienced governmental affairs consulting firm specializing in client advocacy before federal, state, and local governments. We design strategies and implement solutions ranging from complex, federal, multi-year authorizations in Congress to municipal policy development.
Faegre Drinker
Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients. With 1,200 experienced attorneys and consulting professionals licensed in nearly every state in the U.S., and with strategic offices in London and Shanghai, we have the strength and reach to solve our clients’ most complex transactional, litigation and regulatory challenges, wherever they may arise.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
Pansard & Associates
A boutique law firm specializing in serving foreign owners of U.S. businesses, offering high-quality legal advice at accessible rates. With expertise in contract law, intellectual property, and employment matters, the firm draws on its international background to help clients navigate the U.S. business environment with confidence.
Bank
BMO
is one of Canada's oldest and largest banks, founded in 1817, with a strong presence across Canada and the United States. It offers a full range of financial services including personal and business banking, wealth management, and investment banking, serving millions of customers across branches, ATMs, and digital platforms.
First American Bank
is a privately held, community-focused bank headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, operating across Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin. It offers personal and business banking, loans, mortgages, and wealth management, with a strong emphasis on personalized service and long-term client relationships.
Wintrust Financial
is a financial services company headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, founded in 1991. It operates a network of community banks across the Chicago metropolitan area and the greater Midwest, offering personal and business banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management. Known for its local, community-focused banking model, Wintrust is publicly traded and consistently ranked among the top banks in the Chicago area.
Finance
Forvis Mazars, LLP
is a leading U.S. public accounting firm and independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, offering assurance, tax, and consulting services. With 7,000 team members, it serves clients across all 50 states and internationally.