George Markakis
Attorney
Illinois
IL
About
George holds a J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and a… read more B.A. in International Relations with a Certificate in National Security from Florida International University, where he graduated summa cum laude. A former Division I quarterback, he brings a competitive, team-focused mindset to his work. George coaches youth football, trains quarterbacks, and enjoys an active lifestyle with his family.
Practice Areas
Client Reviews
"I recently had the pleasure of working with GTM Law Group, and I cannot recommend George highly enough. From the moment I contacted the office, he was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to understand my situation, explained my legal options clearly, and guided me through every step of the process with transparency."
"I had an excellent experience working with George at GTM Law Group. He was very communicative throughout the entire process, always keeping me informed and answering all my questions. He made the legal work for my new business smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend GTM Law Group for anyone needing reliable and professional legal services."
Work History
GTM Law Group
Founder & Managing Partner
May 2025 - Present
I founded and manage a corporate and commercial law firm that serves clients across a range of industries, including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, technology, and nonprofit organizations. My practice focuses on advising clients on entity formation, corporate structuring, M&A, securities and governance at all stages of business development.
RSA Security
Legal
Jun 2023 - Mar 2025
Handled a broad range of commercial and corporate legal matters for a fast-paced SaaS company. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, vendor and partnership deals, NDAs, and DPAs. Advised on corporate governance, internal policies, and compliance issues. Partnered with cross-functional teams to support business growth while managing legal risk.
Bleakley Law
Legal
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
Drafted and reviewed a broad array of corporate and commercial agreements, including operating agreements, shareholder agreements, NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and licensing contracts. Prepared and filed trademark applications, entity formation documents, subscription agreements, and Private Placement Memoranda for early-stage and growth companies.