John W. Campbell, Jr. (He/Him/His), advises individuals, entrepreneurs and privately held companies on developing and achieving their strategic business goals and asset protection and long-term planning needs. Clients in commercial real estate, insurance, retail, medical, food and legal service industries, as well as entrepreneurs, artists and nonprofits, rely on him to grow and protect their individual and business needs.
John regularly counsels clients on issues ranging from asset protection and estate planning, to forming and managing businesses, to acquiring, developing and selling commercial real estate, to licensing and regulatory issues. His background as an insurance defense litigator and probate litigator bolsters his ability to advocate on behalf of individuals and businesses in connection with their litigation needs as well.
He is also skilled at advising companies on elevating their data management and cybersecurity preparedness. By viewing these issues through a business lens, he helps companies improve their training and policies to prevent data breaches, cyberattacks and social engineering threats and response preparedness. He is a proud member of InfraGard, a cooperative effort that includes the FBI and the private sector. The private sector component of InfraGard is represented nationally by the National InfraGard Members Alliance, and locally by the InfraGard Members Alliances throughout the country.
John is frequently invited to speak to both public and in-house practice panels on various issues, including cybersecurity, real estate, licensing, regulatory, general business and contractual issues, and has presented at the Chicago Bar Association.
He is also the head of operations for the firm’s Bridging Chicago podcast, which focusses on inspiring listeners by connecting them with local business, charity and community leaders who share their personal and professional experiences. John acts as a liaison and integrator between the firm’s podcast and legal teams. He is also a frequent contributor to the firm’s Newsflash! and Special Reports, co-authoring numerous articles on the COVID-19 pandemic and various other legal topics.
He is a director and the board president for Greenlight Family Services, a non-profit social service agency that manages the Adoption Listing Service for the State of Illinois and provides relative, non-relative, second parent, and step-parent adoption services, as well as DCFS foster parent adoption and post adoption services. He also serves as a director for Rebuild Foundation, a nonprofit platform for art, cultural development, and neighborhood transformation that supports artists and strengthens communities through free arts programming and innovative cultural amenities in Chicago’s South Side. Rebuild’s work is informed by three core values: Black people matter; Black spaces matter; and Black objects matter.
John enjoys going on adventures with his wife, Natsumi, and their two dogs, Booger and Popel. When in town, you can find them on the hunt for their next chicken sandwich or exploring the city’s hidden gems. They enjoy hiking, getting lost in a foreign town, and spending time with friends (pre-pandemic).
Published decision
Water Tower Nursing & Home Care, Inc. v. Estate of Weil, 988 N.E.2d 217 (Ill. App. Ct. 2013). First District Court of Appeals affirmed the holding of the trial court that merely mailing a copy of a claim to the court or the representative of an estate does not necessarily constitute timely filing.
Speaking Engagements
“Cyber Security: What Does it Mean for You?” Guest Speaker, 2019 Ken Rumbaugh, Inc. Columbus Client Seminar, November 16, 2019.
“A Comprehensive Best Practices Guide for Illinois Real Estate Professionals,” Guest Speaker, Private Event, July 25, 2018.
“Best Practices for Workplace Conduct,” Guest Speaker, Private Event, November 30, 2017.
“Cyber Security: What Does It Mean for Today’s Accounting Professionals, Financial Advisors and Attorneys,” Guest Speaker, John Baker Welch's CPE University Series™ ... Continuing Professional Education Seminars Sponsored by William Blair, October 25, 2017.
“THE LEGAL INGREDIENTS: What new business owners should know,” Guest Speaker, ArtHouse: A Social Kitchen – Workshop, February 28, 2017.
“Best Practices: Avoiding Conduct Unbecoming of a Broker,” Guest Speaker, Private Event, October 17, 2016.
“The Art of Law,” Guest Speaker, The Remix Project Workshop, June 29, 2016.
“Current Cyber Security Issues from a Legal Perspective,” Guest Speaker, Chicago Bar Association, Commercial Litigation Committee, May 5, 2016.
“A Real Estate Primer: A Potpourri of Issues,” Guest Speaker, Private Event, April 10, 2013.
“Lease Document Provisions: An Overview of Commercial Shopping Center Leases,” Guest Speaker, Private Event, April 12, 2012.
“What Happens Now: A Practical Guide For Illinois Salespersons” and “What Now Part 2: A Practical Guide for Illinois Managing Brokers,” Guest Speaker, Private Event, November 3, 2010.
“What Every Real Estate Professional Should Know About Broker’s Liens And Mechanic’s Liens Under Illinois Law,” Guest Speaker, Private Event, June 25, 2009.
“Protecting Your Commissions – Illinois Real Estate Broker Issues,” Guest Speaker, Private Event, December 7, 2005.
Articles and Publications
“It’s Not Too Late—Illinois Employers MUST Provide Sexual Harassment Prevention Training by Year End,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Newsflash, November 18, 2021.
“Top Court Treatment of the Biometric Information Privacy Act,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Newsflash, August 5, 2021.
“A Bridge to the American Dream: SmartBuy Program Provides First-Time Homebuyers Loan Forgiveness,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Newsflash, April 28, 2021.
“PPP loan Guidance,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, January 18, 2021.
“PPP Loans – Round Two,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, December 30, 2020.
“An Update on the COVID-19 Business-Interruption Legal Fight,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, October 23, 2020.
“Important PPP Changes,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, June 10, 2020.
“Chicago’s Phase 3 Guidelines for Reopening,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, May 28, 2020.
“Illinois’ Phase 3 Guidelines for Reopening,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, May 28, 2020.
“Exploring the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, May 21, 2020.
“PPP Eligibility for Bankruptcy Debtors,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, May 14, 2020.
“What You Need to Know About the Use of No-Contact Temperature Devices,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, May 13, 2020.
“Mayor Lightfoot’s Five-Phase Plan to ‘Protecting Chicago’” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, May 12, 2020.
“Restore Illinois - A Five-Phase Plan to Reopen the State of Illinois,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, May 6, 2020.
“Modified Stay at Home Order (Illinois),” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, May 1, 2020.
“Additional CARES Relief for Real Estate Professionals and Businesses Through NOL Carrybacks, Bonus Depreciation, and 1031 Deadline Extensions,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 28, 2020.
“What the FAQ? Finally Some More Guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 27, 2020.
“Additional Funding Relief Under the CARES Act,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 22, 2020.
“Covid-19 Losses and Claims Insurance Coverage,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 17, 2020.
“Examining the Plan on ‘Opening America Up Again,’” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 17, 2020.
“Status of Federal Unemployment Benefits,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 14, 2020.
“Deferral of Social Security Payroll Tax,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 13, 2020.
“What is Happening to my Case During the Pandemic?” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 13, 2020 (updated April 29, 2020).
“What Do the New Federal Reserve Programs Mean for You?” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 10, 2020.
“The ‘Coronavirus Effect’ on Cook County Property Values,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 7, 2020 (updated April 15, 2020).
“Unemployment Filing Guidance,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 6, 2020.
“Interim Authority to Execute Certain Legal Documents During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 3, 2020.
“Guidance on the COVID-19 Pandemic from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 3, 2020.
“What Is Forgiven Under the Paycheck Protection Program Loans,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 2, 2020.
“What's Next for Insureds and Insurers?” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, April 1, 2020.
“COVID-19 and Guidance on Small Business Loans,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, March 31, 2020.
“City of Chicago Resources,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, March 31, 2020.
“CARES Act,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, March 30, 2020.
“Economic Relief In Light of The COVID-19 Pandemic,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, March 26, 2020.
“Coronavirus Considerations for those Engaged in Commercial Real Estate,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, March 17, 2020 (updated March 27, 2020).
“COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS),” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, March 3, 2020.
“Illinois Employment Law Updates for 2020,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Special Report, February 18, 2020.
“Illinois Corporations are Getting a Tax Break: The Illinois Franchise Tax Repeal,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Newsflash!, February 4, 2020.
“Payroll or Pay Cut?” Co-Author, SATC|Law Newsflash!, November 5, 2019.
“Employers Beware: You Can’t Touch This, at least not without a written release,” Co-Author, SATC|Law Newsflash!, October 22, 2018.
“‘Kickstarting’ New Business,” Author, SATC Newsletter, Summer 2016.
“Flying Blind: Commercial Drone Update,” Co-Author, SATC Newsletter, Winter/Spring 2015.
“Uncertainty in the Air: Use of Drones for Commercial Purposes,” Co-Author, SATC Newsletter, Fall 2014.
“Credit Checks: A Trap for the Weary,” Co-Author, SATC Newsletter, Fall 2014.
“CANning the SPAM – Complying with the CAN-SPAM ACT,” Co-Author, SATC Newsletter, Spring 2014.
“How Your Employee’s Distracted Driving Habits Could Cost Your Company,” Co-Author, SATC Newsletter, Winter 2014.
“Interns: To Pay or Not to Pay?” Co-Author, SATC Newsletter, Summer 2013.
“Julie’s Law: Taking Away Court Supervision For Excessive Speeders,” Co-Author, SATC Newsletter, Summer 2013.
Education
DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 2001
Michigan State University, B.S. in Psychology, 1998
Admissions and Licenses
Arizona
Illinois
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
United States District Court and Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Professional Associations
American Bar Association (ABA)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Chicago Bar Association (CBA)
InfraGard – Chicago Chapter
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Chicago Loop Alliance
The Metropolitan