Courtney M. Landon is the Chief Operating Officer for Lathrop GPM. As an attorney and a certified public accountant, Court brings a unique and innovative perspective to his administrative role within the firm.

Court is responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm’s finances, business operations, administrative personnel, and facilities. He also serves as a business advisor, working with the Managing Partner and the Executive Committee on the development and execution of the firm’s strategic plan. Prior to assuming the role of COO in 2017, Court was legacy firm Lathrop Gage’s Chief Financial Officer. He is based in the firm’s Chicago office.

With nearly 20 years of experience in finance, accounting and law, Court has successfully led financial and operations strategies for multiple professional services companies, including two AmLaw 200 law firms.

Court earned his Juris Doctor from the Chicago Kent School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Loyola University in Chicago. A Certified Public Accountant, he is actively involved in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society, as well as both the Illinois and Chicago Bar Associations. Court serves on the board of the Association of Legal Administrators, Chicago Chapter.

Credentials

Education

  • Chicago Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D.)
  • Loyola University (B.A.)