Barnes & Thornburg has announced the rehiring of Robert Karr Jr. as a partner within its corporate department in Chicago. Karr, who specializes in representing companies across manufacturing, construction, banking, trading, and service sectors, brings a wealth of expertise in several legal domains. His scope encompasses mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate, and financing, as well as sales and supply agreements, intellectual property development, compliance, and risk management counseling. He also offers his counsel on human resources and government relations.
Karr’s robust legal acumen was honed during his tenure as the chief legal officer at Blommer Chocolate Company, a significant player in the chocolate manufacturing industry. His return to Barnes & Thornburg signifies his deep-rooted connection with the firm and a commitment to its corporate clientele. More details about his return can be viewed in Bloomberg Law’s recent coverage.