Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis, the Chicago law firm that specializes in the affairs of affluent clients, has added Gary Stern to its stable of partners and Bruce Vanyek as paralegal.

Stern brings significant estate planning, asset protection, taxation, international law, and immigration law experience to the company and is better known for his "Welcome to USA" program, which aids Chinese firms and high net worth individuals interested in the US.

Vanyek also brings extensive experience with entity formation, maintenance, and management, having worked for various entities across the country.

Besides individual clients, Stahl Cowen also caters to private companies and charitable and municipal organizations.