Cody C. Boender

Associate

Cody understands his clients’ businesses and industries and his financial background allows him to provide strategic legal advice on complex transactions involving corporate and securities matters.

Cody C. Boender, Associate, ArentFox Shiff

Cody advises clients, public companies, private companies and financial service providers on a variety of corporate and securities matters related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), alternative investments, securities offerings, public company reporting, and corporate governance.

He frequently represents clients before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Nasdaq, and other securities exchanges with respect to capital market transactions, regulatory matters, and listing qualifications.

His prior experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), auditor, and M&A consultant have facilitated his interactions with various stakeholders and advisors on complex transactions.  

During law school, Cody worked in the Investor Protection Center of the Bluhm Legal Clinic at Northwestern University and participated in several programs which are relevant to his practice today, including:

  • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Student Honors Program
  • U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana, Legal Extern
  • Hon. Peter Carroll, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Judicial Extern

Boards, Memberships & Certifications

Memberships

  • American Bar Association, Member
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
  • Chicago Bar Association, Member
  • Illinois State Bar Associate, Member

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Valuation Analyst, NACVA (inactive)

Life Beyond the Law

  • Cody served as a volunteer coach for Downers Grove North High School Track & Field team during the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

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