Trevor Martin

Trevor Martin

Managing Associate

Chicago

T 312.624.6394

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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.

What I Do

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Intellectual Property
Technology Transactions

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Experience

Represented Astō Consumer Partners, a consumer-focused investment firm, in its $105 million strategic investment in Starface World, Inc.

Key Contacts: Cody Boender Natasha Harris Trevor MartinAdriana BeachMegan RatiaAshley C. RiceMelissa R. GrimAdam PrimmJonathan R. ToddSean Crowley Christopher C. RazekDaniel S. MarksJordan J. Call

Represented MyFitnessPal, a portfolio company of Francisco Partners and Berkshire Partners, in its acquisition of Cal AI, the founder-led AI-powered calorie counting app.

Key Contacts: Anna TerteryanMeghan Cohen Daniel Weil Kara Sturtz Trevor MartinMarc G. PolicastroAdriana BeachAlexa ShookAndrew GlickmanMelissa R. GrimAngela R. GottAlison K. EvansRyan M. KrisbyDuncan H. PoirierPamela CyngierKevin W. HumphriesSean Crowley Ryan T. Sulkin

Represented Bochi Investments, LLC, in its equity acquisition of Marsee Foods, LLC, a wholesale bakery in Portland, Oregon.

Key Contacts: Jason MorgensternMarie E. SheehanTasha Serafin Andrew S. Flynn Jordan HartmanTrevor MartinKyle P. GillenNicholas R. PesaventoPatrick ManningMelissa R. GrimBrian (Tae Hee) LeeKate PowellGeoffrey J. RahieKevin D. MargolisDaniel S. Marks

Served as legal counsel to Atmus Filtration Technologies in its $450 million definitive agreement to acquire Koch Filter. The transaction strengthens Atmus’ market position by providing direct access to Koch Filter’s established customer network across commercial and industrial HVAC, data centers and power generation.

Key Contacts: Jason MorgensternNicholas LohanW. Paul ClatterbuckSamuel Hurt Harry Quast Tasha Serafin Patrick Chomczyk Meghan Cohen Tabitha B. HumphriesTrevor MartinZach DannWalter T. Cosby Andrew D. StoverNicholas R. PesaventoAndrew GlickmanMelissa R. GrimReed W. SirakKathleen M. VlasekJonathan R. ToddAslam A. RawoofVanessa I. GomezDaniel S. Marks

Represented Honeywell in the spin-off of its Advanced Materials business, now operating as Solstice Advanced Materials, including leading the separation workstream and contract analysis to establish Solstice as an independent, publicly traded company and supporting Honeywell’s strategic transformation into three distinct industry-leading businesses.

Key Contacts: Kaitlyn KeeleyTrisha L. AppelTrevor MartinJack KunkelMarc G. PolicastroKatie PotrzeboskiGilbert J. VillaflorEmily DworkinPooja BhaskarNicholas MeyersonRoger Boyer Alexa ShookLizbeth Aviles Emily L. MorrisonJoel PruettPatrick ManningAndrew GlickmanMelissa R. GrimMary Frances GardnerSamantha J. BarbaraDylan M. RosenfieldShanae NelsonLaura Mehl SugarmanKevin W. HumphriesJulius A. ZavalaJonathan N. FoxDaniel S. MarksLogan Bryant

Represented Honeywell in its acquisition of SparkMeter’s data platform, software technologies, intellectual property and related assets, strengthening Honeywell’s Smart Energy portfolio and enhancing its ability to deliver advanced analytics and visibility solutions.

Key Contacts: Trevor MartinZach LoveAndrew GlickmanKevin W. HumphriesDaniel S. Marks

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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