Jacob Schtevie

Jake Schtevie is a partner in Willkie's Finance Department, based in the Firm's Chicago office. He represents a variety of banks and debt investors in connection with leveraged finance transactions, with an emphasis on sponsor-backed LBOs and recapitalizations. He regularly handles the negotiation and documentation of various credit facility structures, including senior secured, unsecured, first lien/second lien, senior stretch, unitranche, recurring revenue financings, preferred equity, and mezzanine debt investments. He has significant experience with lenders, financial sponsors, and corporate borrowers across many industries and sectors, on both large-cap and middle market transactions.

Chambers USA consistently recognizes Jake as among the leading practitioners in the area of Banking & Finance. In its 2025 edition, one client reported to Chambers that they "always prioritize working with Jake because of his knowledge, experience and ability to explain complex terms to us." Another client previously reported to Chambers that Jake "always provides exceptional client service and responsiveness, as well as considerable thought leadership on the latest and greatest changes in our markets."

Jacob received a JD, cum laude, from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2007 and a BA from Cornell University in 2003.

Bar Admissions

Illinois

Indiana University Maurer School of Law

J.D. (cum laude)

2007

Cornell University

B.A.

2003