Robert Karr is a partner in the Corporate and Government Services Departments and co-chair of the firm’s Quantum Technology Industry (QTI) Group. He advises stakeholders across the quantum technology ecosystem on technology development, government funding, venture capital, compliance, commercialization, and strategic transactions, including joint ventures, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions.
In 2025, in partnership with the Chicago Quantum Exchange, he led a team of attorneys and industry experts to create the Quantum Law Navigator — a first-of-its-kind resource that maps the U.S. policy, legal, and regulatory landscape shaping the quantum industry. The report provides clear, practical analysis of four cross-cutting challenges — national security, funding, workforce, and supply chain—to help organizations translate complex rules into actionable strategies.
In 2025, in partnership with the Chicago Quantum Exchange, he led a team of attorneys and industry experts to create the Quantum Law Navigator — a first-of-its-kind resource that maps the U.S. policy, legal, and regulatory landscape shaping the quantum industry. The report provides clear, practical analysis of four cross-cutting challenges — national security, funding, workforce, and supply chain—to help organizations translate complex rules into actionable strategies.
In addition to his work in the quantum technology industry, Bob has deep experience representing manufacturers across sectors and through mergers and acquisitions, joint venture, financing, and strategic alliances. He regularly advises on matters involving real estate, construction, intellectual property, compliance and risk management, human resources, and government relations, bringing a practical, business-oriented approach to complex commercial objectives.
Credentials
Education
- DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1998
- University of Iowa, B.A., Asian Languages and Literature, and International Business Certificate, 1991
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois