Terence M. Dunleavy
Shareholder
T: +1 (312) 609 7560
F: +1 (312) 609 5005
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Chicago
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Mr. Dunleavy focuses his practice on gaming law, Tribal law, gaming regulatory matters and government relations. He has represented casino companies, suppliers, manufacturers and racetrack operators in numerous US jurisdictions, including: Arizona, California, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, the National Indian Gaming Commission; and, internationally: Argentina, Cambodia, Mexico, Mongolia, Northern Marianas Islands, Panama, Philippines, Spain and Uruguay.
Mr. Dunleavy previously served as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for a major slot machine manufacturer and as a senior gaming regulator in two US jurisdictions. He is also a former member of the Wisconsin Gaming Commission. During his tenure with the Commission, Mr. Dunleavy worked on behalf of the Governor to lead state-tribal negotiations of the first gaming compacts with Wisconsin’s 11 Tribal nations.
Mr. Dunleavy has broad experience with regard to gaming legislation and regulation. He has assisted clients in the drafting of legislation in several international jurisdictions, including many matters in Asia. Mr. Dunleavy has also drafted and assisted in the implementation of comprehensive gaming compliance programs. His experience includes working with clients to obtain regulatory approval of these programs, which typically cover due diligence requirements with respect to such matters as employees, vendors, junket representatives and major financings and transactions. Other covered areas have included gaming operations, business ethics, interaction with government officials and political contributions.
Mr. Dunleavy was selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer in Gaming and Casino Law.
Mr. Dunleavy’s experience also includes the representation of businesses and individuals seeking gaming licenses and related approvals. He routinely represents international licensees, including casino operators and gaming device manufacturers and distributors, in matters related to existing and proposed new operations, which include:
Financing and refinancing of gaming projects
Gaming tax issues
Drafting gaming legislation
Disciplinary matters
Internet gaming issues
Gaming device, system and equipment approvals
Illinois video gaming
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- Represented international merchant bank in acquisition of several casino projects.
- Represented global diversified financial services firm on financing and refinancing of a series of gaming projects.
- As General Counsel of the Illinois Racing Board, participated in the drafting and negotiation and lobbying efforts relating to the ultimate passage of the State of Illinois’ first off-track wagering law.
- As Executive Director of the Wisconsin Racing Board, established and directed the development and implementation of the state’s pari-mutuel industry. Mr. Dunleavy created and implemented all rules, regulations and proceedings that led to the licensing, establishment and ongoing regulation of the racing industry in Wisconsin.
- As Commissioner of the Wisconsin Gaming Commission, directed the consolidation of five state agencies into the Commission and oversaw the operation of the state lottery pari-mutuel operations and the Native American casinos in operation in Wisconsin. Mr. Dunleavy also participated in the negotiation, drafting and ultimate implementation of the state’s gaming compacts with the Tribal Nations.
- As Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of the second largest North American gaming device manufacturer, created, directed and managed the procurement of the company’s gaming licenses increasing from 26 to more than 140 in less than two years.
Recent Publications
- Author, "The New Dynamics of Tribal Commercial Disputes," Emerging Issues in Tribal-State Relations (Inside the Minds), 2011
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Illinois, 1982
- Wisconsin, 1989
Illinois Supreme Court
Wisconsin Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals
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