Stephanie Heiman

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Supervising Attorney

Stephanie Heiman is a Supervising Attorney at Gateville Law Firm, where she brings more than ten years of legal experience advising businesses, property owners, executives, and professionals on commercial real estate, commercial leasing, business transactions, contract negotiation, corporate governance, litigation management, and risk mitigation. In returning to the firm, Stephanie combines a practical, business-minded approach with a strong background in complex transactions and corporate counsel work. She helps clients navigate legal matters with clarity, confidence, and attention to their long-term objectives.

In addition to her established practice in commercial real estate and corporate law, Stephanie is expanding her practice to include estate planning and trust administration. She works with individuals, families, business owners, and property owners to address planning needs thoughtfully and proactively, with a focus on protecting assets, preserving wealth, and preparing for future transitions. Her transactional background also provides valuable perspective when clients need to consider how real estate holdings, business interests, and family goals may fit within a broader estate plan.

Before rejoining Gateville Law Firm, Stephanie served as Senior Assistant General Counsel for First Midwest Group, where she advised internal leadership on commercial transactions, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, compliance, entity matters, and risk management. She previously practiced with Gateville Real Estate LLC, handled corporate counsel responsibilities for TVG-Medulla, LLC, and began her legal career with Blacha Law Office LLC. Across these roles, Stephanie developed a practical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused approach to legal representation.

Stephanie earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a concentration in Public Law, cum laude, from Northern Illinois University. She was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2014 and the California State Bar in 2013. Her California license is currently inactive.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning
• Trust Administration
• Commercial Real Estate
• Commercial Leasing
• Corporate Law
• Contract Negotiation

Professional Experience

• Supervising Attorney, Gateville Law Firm
• Senior Assistant General Counsel, First Midwest Group, 2021–2026
• Associate Attorney, Gateville Real Estate LLC, 2020–2021
• Corporate Counsel, TVG-Medulla, LLC, 2015–2020
• Associate Attorney, Blacha Law Office LLC, 2014–2015

Education

• Thomas Jefferson School of Law, J.D., cum laude
• Northern Illinois University, B.A. in Political Science, Public Law concentration, cum laude

Bar Admissions

• Illinois State Bar, 2014
• California State Bar, 2013, currently inactive

Professional Affiliations

• Illinois State Bar Association