Christine R.W. Quigley

Partner and Private Clients, Trusts & Estates Practice Leader

Christine advises affluent individuals and families in wealth transfer planning, tax planning, estate and trust administration, and business succession planning. Her clients include principals of private equity, hedge fund, and venture capital firms; owners of closely held businesses; and executives of public corporations.

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Christine advises affluent individuals and families in wealth transfer planning, tax planning, estate and trust administration, and business succession planning. Her clients include principals of private equity, hedge fund, and venture capital firms; owners of closely held businesses; and executives of public corporations. Her practice focuses on the complex estate and personal planning needs of her clients.

A conscientious and responsive advisor, Christine translates clients’ priorities and family dynamics into successful long term plans. Whether planning for a liquidity event, creation of a family office,  transition to a younger generation, or ongoing governance and growth, she guides her clients in meeting their social and philanthropic goals and in educating younger generations on the stewardship of wealth. She has successfully implemented governance structures connecting trusts, family foundations, and family enterprises in a way that mentors and maintains a cohesive social vision.

Publications, Presentations & Recognitions

Publications

  • “Employer-Sponsored Charities May Allow Businesses to Help Employees Affected by Recent Disasters,” (co-author) Schiff Hardin Insight (Oct. 18, 2017)
  • “The Rising Tide Carry CLAT: Help for Hedge Fund Principals” (co-author) Trusts & Estates (Oct. 2016)
  • “Help for Control Freaks: Navigating IRC Section 2036(a)(2) in Family Limited Partnerships,” (co-author) WealthManagement.com (Oct. 23, 2014)
  • “Code Section 2701: A Transfer Lurking Around Every Corner,” (chapter author) Westlaw Estate, Tax and Personal Financial Planning (Dec. 2013, Jan. 2014)

Presentations

  • “Recent Developments Affecting Estate Planning,” NYSSCPA 2024 Annual Private Wealth Conference, New York (Dec. 12, 2024)
  • A-Z Family Office Structure Considerations U.S. and International Tax, Cultural, Governance,” STEP Orange County, 12th Annual Institute on Tax, Estate Planning and the World Economy, Conference (Feb. 15, 2024)
  • “Highlights of Heckerling,” Wealthmanagement.com, Webinar (Jan. 31, 2024)
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Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers (2020-2024)
  • Chambers High Net Worth – Private Wealth Law, Illinois (2022-2024)
  • “Lawyer of the Year” – Trusts and Estates, Chicago, The Best Lawyers in America (2023)
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Boards, Memberships & Certifications

  • American Bar Association: Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section; Business Planning Group, Former Chair
  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Fellow
  • Chicago Community Trust, Professional Advisory Council
  • Chicago Estate Planning Council, Board of Directors Member

Awards

Awards

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