Gensburg Calandriello & Kanter, P.C. announces the addition of Thomas V. Canepa as senior counsel in a move that strengthens the firm’s tax exempt and nonprofit, real estate, sports and entertainment, intellectual property, and venture & emerging companies practices. Canepa brings more than 25 years of experience to GCK’s boutique law practice.   

The addition of Canepa’s career-long achievements and breadth of experience in the areas of corporate, business, M&A, technology and new business start-ups, joint ventures, real estate, and tax law continues GKC’s recent growth to better serve client needs. 

As a trusted outside general counsel, problem-solver and client advocate, Tom guides and advises business owners, entrepreneurs, management and corporate officers, directors and shareholder/members. The scope of his counsel includes the areas of business, corporate, transaction and finance matters incorporating strategy, entity management, commercial and venture funding, tax planning, intellectual property and trade secret protection, and real estate matters. Canepa also brings a unique international perspective and experience to his work on behalf of churches, foundations, not-for-profit entities, and other strategic initiatives for his clients in Asia, Europe, and Central Asia.

As an Adjunct Professor in the Masters of Leadership Studies graduate program at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, Canepa teaches the Business of Sports and Sports Business Ventures. He also taught coursework on Social Impact Ventures. Canepa was formerly Of Counsel to the law firm Cummins & Associates, Ltd. 

“We are delighted to welcome Tom Canepa to Gensburg Calandriello & Kanter, P.C. as he shares a similar practice philosophy and aligned approach to client service,” said Founding Shareholder Lane Gensburg.  “His experience and skills in the areas of IP, Sports Business, Tax Exempt and Emerging Companies law, as well as his deep bench strength in Real Estate, are significant assets to GCK and its clients.”