Jonathan Steitz

Jonathan Steitz is a transactional attorney for a leading international law firm and a budget and tax policy advisor for the Heartland Institute.

Mr. Steitz brings real-world experience and a practical viewpoint to the area of tax policy.  He practices securities law in Chicago and London, with a focus on complex capital market transactions in the United States and Europe.  His legal practice has allowed Mr. Steitz to experience first-hand how the tax policies of various jurisdictions impact investment decisions in the private sector.  Before embarking on his legal career, Mr. Steitz owned and operated a small business for over seven years.

Mr. Steitz received his M.B.A from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and his law degree from Northwestern University School of Law.  Mr. Steitz was the Republican candidate for the 22^nd district Wisconsin State Senate during the 2011 recall elections, running on a platform of free-market principles.