About Michael
Michael Brandwein combines a Midwestern education with a steady climb in private practice. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from Indiana University Bloomington in 2008 and completed his J.D. at Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2011. He is admitted to practice in Illinois.
He joined Gordon Law Group in 2016 as a senior lawyer. Over the next several years he took on increasingly complex matters and broader management responsibilities. In 2021 the firm named him Corporate Department Manager. In that role he oversees daily operations of the corporate group, coordinates work among lawyers and staff, and handles client matters that require senior-level attention.
Brandwein’s work is rooted in corporate and business practice. He handles transactional matters, corporate governance, and the legal issues that arise as businesses form and grow. His files include contract drafting and negotiation, entity formation and restructuring, and advising on governance concerns. Colleagues describe him as practical in his approach. He favors clear, direct advice that clients can act on.
Outside of firm responsibilities he maintains ties to the broader legal community. He is a current member of the Illinois State Bar Association, where he keeps up with developments in state law and professional practice. That ongoing engagement informs his work at the firm and helps him align client strategies with changes in the regulatory landscape.
At Gordon Law Group Brandwein balances casework and management. He supervises junior attorneys and collaborates with specialists across the firm to deliver coordinated legal services. His role requires both legal judgment and administrative oversight, and he spends part of his week on internal matters and part of it on client-facing work.
His career trajectory at Gordon Law Group reflects a mix of practice and practice leadership. He remains based at the firm’s office and handles matters for a range of business clients. He currently practices at Gordon Law Group, concentrating on corporate and business law matters.
