Ryan Shpritz

Ryan H. Shpritz is the Managing Partner of Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit (KSN), an Illinois-based law firm nationally recognised for its work with community associations. Leading a practice that has been named Condo & HOA Law Firm of the Year in Illinois, US at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026, Shpritz combines legal leadership with a focus on the associations that govern how millions of Americans live.

Leadership at KSN

Shpritz joined Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit in 2001 and has since become one of the firm's central figures, serving on its Executive Committee and directing its strategic development, marketing and business development efforts before being elected Managing Partner. His practice concentrates on community association law and cooperatives, advising condominium, homeowner (HOA) and townhome associations on the full range of issues they face. He counsels clients on governance matters such as bylaws and dispute resolution, developer relations, collections, and condominium deconversion, areas where practical, experienced guidance is essential to the smooth operation of an association.

He earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2001, where he received a Certificate of Intellectual Property, following a B.A. in History from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1998. A frequent speaker on community association topics and a contributor to publications including the Chicago Tribune, Shpritz is a recognised voice in a field that touches a large and growing segment of American housing.

Community association law in Illinois

Condominium and homeowner associations operate within a detailed statutory and contractual framework. In Illinois, associations are governed by statutes such as the Condominium Property Act and the Common Interest Community Association Act, along with each association's own declaration, bylaws and rules. Boards must navigate governance, assessment collection, covenant enforcement, contracting, insurance and dispute resolution, often while serving as volunteers. Experienced legal counsel helps boards act lawfully and effectively, protecting the interests of the association and its members. KSN's concentration in this area, encompassing everything from routine governance advice to complex deconversion transactions, makes it a trusted partner for associations across the state and beyond.

A practice built for associations

KSN represents thousands of clients and community associations throughout the United States, and its work extends to related fields such as landlord and tenant law, property tax appeals, and litigation. The firm reports that, since 2015, it has saved clients over 300 million dollars in reduced Illinois property tax assessments, illustrating the tangible value it delivers. Under Shpritz's leadership, the association practice combines legal depth with an understanding of the practical, day-to-day realities that boards and property managers confront.

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

Established in 1983, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is a well-known Illinois firm with offices in Illinois, Florida, Indiana and Wisconsin. Its core focus on representing condominium, homeowner and townhome community associations has made it one of the most recognised names in the field, serving associations of all sizes with a comprehensive suite of legal services.

A resource for boards and property managers

Beyond his role in the courtroom and the boardroom, Ryan Shpritz is a prolific educator on community association issues, contributing to publications including the Chicago Tribune and speaking frequently to boards, managers and industry groups. This commitment to sharing knowledge helps association leaders, many of whom serve as volunteers, understand their responsibilities and make informed decisions. Under his leadership, KSN pairs that educational outreach with practical legal services, so that associations can turn to the firm for everything from day-to-day governance questions to complex matters such as covenant enforcement, collections and condominium deconversion. It is this combination of guidance and hands-on representation that has made the firm a mainstay of Illinois community association law.

Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026

The recognition of Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit as Condo & HOA Law Firm of the Year in Illinois, US — Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026 affirms the firm's leadership in community association law and the stewardship of Managing Partner Ryan Shpritz. Corporate INTL's awards identify advisers who demonstrate consistent excellence within their jurisdiction and practice area. For condominium and homeowner associations in Illinois seeking knowledgeable, dependable legal counsel, Ryan Shpritz and KSN offer decades of dedicated experience.