The coveted 40 Under 40 list of top attorneys in Illinois includes the firm’s Aaron Stanton in its 2009 listing. Published by Chicago Lawyer Magazine, the 40 Under 40 list is the top honor given to young lawyers in Chicago each year.

According to 40 Under 40 list editor, Adam Hrejsa, 2009 was the most competitive year yet: “In-house lawyers from many of the area’s largest corporations weighed in on the nomination process. In all, more than 1,200 lawyers were nominated.”

Stanton, a native of Evanston, was recognized by clients for his leadership in handling complex litigation matters and for his performance as outside general counsel. Stanton’s clients include financial institutions, real estate developers, real estate brokers, pension funds, retailers, municipalities, and entrepreneurs. Stanton also serves as corporate counsel, handling all legal matters for several businesses, including @properties and Zacks Investment Research, Inc.

Since joining the firm in 2005, Stanton has obtained numerous favorable results for clients including a recent $1 million judgment for a well known international heavy equipment manufacturer.

“My goal has always been to become a trusted and valued legal and business advisor to clients,” says Stanton. “Getting named to the 40 Under 40 list is an important honor for me and the firm.”

Prior to joining the firm, Stanton served as a judicial law clerk for Judge Blanche M. Manning of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Prior to that, Stanton was an associate with Jenner & Block. Stanton received both his undergraduate degree (economics with high honors, 1994) and his J.D. (magna cum laude, 1997) from the University of Illinois.

Stanton joins his previous “40 Under 40” recipient partners John Darrow and Craig McCrohon. Stanton can be contacted at 312/840-7078 or astanton@burkelaw.com.