Taft Chicago partner Liz Butler has been named a 2023 Outstanding Young Alumna by Illinois Tech. The Outstanding Young Alumnus/Alumna Award honors alumni age 40 or younger who have advanced rapidly over the course of their careers and have displayed significant achievement in the areas of leadership and professional success. Since 1946, Alumni Awards have been presented to Illinois Tech’s most accomplished, innovative, and influential alumni.

Butler focuses her practice in the areas of land use, zoning, entitlements, urban planning, public incentives, historic preservation, and economic development, as well as general real estate transactions. She works closely with developers, city officials, and community groups to navigate the complex web of regulations and approvals required for large-scale development projects.