Robert Leavitt Speaks at Chicago Bar Association Meeting

March 17, 2005. Robert Leavitt addressed the Chicago Bar Association's Commercial Finance and Transaction Committee at its monthly luncheon meeting today. Mr. Leavitt spoke about the Uniform Commercial Code requirements for perfecting security interests in deposit accounts and the key issues raised in the control agreements necessary to perfect such security interests. The well-attended meeting included both in-house attorneys from a number of local area banks, as well as outside attorneys representing financial institutions and their customers. Attendees received Mr. Leavitt's topic outline along with a copy of the latest draft ABA model control agreement.

To receive a complementary copy of the outline or the model control agreement, or to discuss any issues relating to the subject of Mr. Leavitt's talk, please feel free to contact him directly at:

(312) 628-7199
rleavitt@lowis-gellen.com