- Philip Spahn '92, '95 J.D.
Counsel
Sidley Austin LLP
Chicago, Ill.
A 1992 American Studies and Political Science major from Valparaiso University, Mr. Spahn
continued his education and graduated cum laude in 1995 from Valparaiso School of Law. Mr.
Spahn is of counsel in Sidley Ausin’s Chicago office representing institutional lenders, banks and
corporations in the acquisition, disposition and financing of a variety of properties including
office buildings, shopping centers, multifamily properties, industrial facilities and hotels. Mr.
Spahn’s real estate finance practice includes the representation of banks and commercial lenders
in connection with loan origination for CMBS, portfolio and mezzanine financing. Mr. Spahn
also has an active practice representing both tax credit syndicators and investors in transactions
involving the purchase and sale of low-income housing tax credits. Mr. Spahn and wife Heike are
proud parents of daughter Rachel.
