Trevor Martin

Trevor Martin

Managing Associate

Overview

A 2025 Illinois Super Lawyer Rising Star, Trevor draws on a decade of experience to advise clients on mitigating risk and maximizing value in matters related to technology, data, and intellectual property (IP). He focuses his practice on U.S. and international transactions.

Trevor’s practice spans mergers and acquisitions, service agreements, IP licensing and settlement agreements, and debt financing. He has advised on transactions totaling more than $8 billion and has represented leading private equity firms, including Bain, Blackstone, and Thoma Bravo, as well as globally recognized brands such as Norwegian Cruise Lines.

In addition, Trevor advises on IP portfolio management and data protection. He counsels PE firms, as well as public and private companies, on IP prosecution, enforcement, and the defense of marquee trademarks. He is experienced in navigating U.S. and international data protection regimes, including security incident investigation and reporting.

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Experience

Credentials

Education

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, 2017, J.D.
  •  cum laude
  • Co-President, Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center Student Group 
  • Symposium Editor, Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property Law 
  • ALA Moot Court Semi-Finalist; Second Place for Best Brief; Moot Court Society
Harvard University, 2010, B.A., Visual and Environmental Studies
  • magna cum laude 

Clerkships and Bar Admissions

Illinois

More

  • Listed, The Best Lawyers®: Intellectual Property Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Technology Law, 2026

  • Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2025