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Katten Garners More Praise for Its Pro Bono Services

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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"\nAmong the attorneys who helped Katten draw its latest pro bono distinction are associates Craig Convissar, Matthew Jennings and Natalie Youkel.

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  • "\nAmong the attorneys who helped Katten draw its latest pro bono distinction are associates Craig Convissar, Matthew Jennings and Natalie Youkel.
  • Also included among those attorneys who helped the firm draw pro bono praise is associate Thomas Artaki, who currently represents a transgender client who fled to the United States in search of asylum after suffering severe persecution in her native Jamaica.\nImmigration Equality representatives called this work "life-saving," particularly as pro bono legal representation became difficult for them to obtain during the pandemic.
  • Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally.
  • Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Katten Partner Anna-Liza Harris Named Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Structured Finance Foundation

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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Within the span of one year, this practice has completed deals totaling more than $20 billion.\nKatten is a full-service law firm with nearly 650 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai.

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  • Within the span of one year, this practice has completed deals totaling more than $20 billion.\nKatten is a full-service law firm with nearly 650 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai.
  • Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally.
  • The firm\'s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth.
  • Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Katten Draws New Capital Markets Partner Focused on Business Development Companies and Closed-End Funds

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Vlad M. Bulkin will join the firm\'s Investment Management and Funds practice in Washington, DC, building out Katten capabilities on the capital markets side as well as its work with business development companies (BDCs) and registered closed-end funds (CEFs).\nBulkin handles all aspects of legal counsel in these areas, including formation, ongoing compliance and capital-raising activities of BDCs and CEFs.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Vlad M. Bulkin will join the firm\'s Investment Management and Funds practice in Washington, DC, building out Katten capabilities on the capital markets side as well as its work with business development companies (BDCs) and registered closed-end funds (CEFs).\nBulkin handles all aspects of legal counsel in these areas, including formation, ongoing compliance and capital-raising activities of BDCs and CEFs.
  • Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally.
  • The firm\'s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth.
  • Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Katten Appoints Kimberly Smith as Corporate Global Chair

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Monday, April 19, 2021
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b'CHICAGO, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Kimberly Smith has been named the firm\'s new global chair of its Corporate department effective immediately.

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  • b'CHICAGO, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Kimberly Smith has been named the firm\'s new global chair of its Corporate department effective immediately.
  • "Her leadership and experience will enhance our already formidable Corporate group, which Mark\'s longtime leadership contributed to building.
  • "\nDuring Grossmann\'s tenure as global chair, he oversaw hundreds of transactions in the United States and around the world.
  • Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Katten Brings On Top New York Corporate Attorney

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Roger J. Griesmeyer has joined Katten as a partner in its New York Corporate practice.

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  • NEW YORK, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Roger J. Griesmeyer has joined Katten as a partner in its New York Corporate practice.
  • Roger is that kind of attorney," said Mark Grossmann, global chair of the Katten Corporate practice.
  • He guides boards of directors, special committees and investors on growth strategy, special situations and other corporate governance issues.
  • Katten is a full-service law firm with nearly 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai.

Katten Corporate and Real Estate Associates Selected for Legal Diversity Leadership Program

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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"Darnell and Christy are rising stars in the legal profession, and the Pathfinder Program will provide them with training and development opportunities to help them advance their careers," said Katten Chief Diversity Partner Leslie D. Minier.

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  • "Darnell and Christy are rising stars in the legal profession, and the Pathfinder Program will provide them with training and development opportunities to help them advance their careers," said Katten Chief Diversity Partner Leslie D. Minier.
  • "Katten's support of this program each year reaffirms our commitment to helping our young, diverse attorneys achieve success."
  • He also advises companies on general corporate and corporate governance matters, as well as in private equity transactions.
  • Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally.

Katten Recognized as Leader for Pro Bono Efforts to Help Underserved Communities

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Monday, March 8, 2021
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In a letter sent to Jonathan Baum, senior counsel at Katten and director of pro bono services for the firm, David F. Bienvenu, chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, informed Baum of Katten's distinction as a pro bono leader.

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  • In a letter sent to Jonathan Baum, senior counsel at Katten and director of pro bono services for the firm, David F. Bienvenu, chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, informed Baum of Katten's distinction as a pro bono leader.
  • Bienvenu complimented the firm's "sincere dedication to pro bono service," and attached a certificate in recognition of the 119 civil legal questions that 12 Katten attorneys from throughout the firm addressed as part of the program.
  • The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service presents the annual recognition to individual attorneys, law firms, corporate law departments and other organizations that have provided extraordinary pro bono services through the ABA Free Legal Answers program.
  • "This recognition acknowledges Katten attorneys who donated their time and skills during a global pandemic that paused life as we know it.

Katten's Trisha Sircar Appointed to Innovative Legal Diversity Fellows Program

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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NEW YORK, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Katten announced today that partner Trisha Sircar was selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)'s 2021 Fellows Program, which is designed to connect high-potential attorneys for a series of leadership and relationship-building sessions.

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  • NEW YORK, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Katten announced today that partner Trisha Sircar was selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)'s 2021 Fellows Program, which is designed to connect high-potential attorneys for a series of leadership and relationship-building sessions.
  • "The LCLD Fellows Program looks for candidates who are high performing leaders who exhibit a deep sense of commitment to their professional organization, the community, and diversity and inclusion," said Katten Chief Diversity Partner Leslie D. Minier.
  • "Trisha is an exceptional attorney who meets all these requirements and more and we are thrilled to have her represent Katten in LCLD's landmark program."
  • As a fellow, Sircar will participate in LCLD's yearlong professional development program that includes a range of virtual training methods and networking opportunities including interaction with top leaders in the legal profession.

Katten Partner Gil Soffer to Head Investing in Justice Campaign

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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CHICAGO, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Gil Soffer, managing partner of its Chicago office and national co-chair of the firm's Litigation department, will lead the Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF) 2021 Investing in Justice Campaign, an ongoing effort to provide cost-free legal assistance to those in need citywide.

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  • CHICAGO, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Gil Soffer, managing partner of its Chicago office and national co-chair of the firm's Litigation department, will lead the Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF) 2021 Investing in Justice Campaign, an ongoing effort to provide cost-free legal assistance to those in need citywide.
  • "I could not be more pleased to lead this important effort that does so much for so many who are in need," Soffer said.
  • The Investing in Justice Campaign is the largest program of its kind anywhere in the country.
  • Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Katten Named Best Law Firm During HFM US Quant Awards 2021

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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NEW YORK, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that the firm was named "Best Law Firm" during the HFM US Quant Awards 2021 virtual ceremony, honoring service providers who have demonstrated extraordinary skills and innovation.

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  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that the firm was named "Best Law Firm" during the HFM US Quant Awards 2021 virtual ceremony, honoring service providers who have demonstrated extraordinary skills and innovation.
  • Katten last year was named top onshore law firm for start-ups at the HFM US Services Awards 2020 and shortlisted in the "Best Onshore Law Firm" and "Best Advisory Firm Regulation & Compliance" categories.
  • Katten is a full-service law firm with nearly 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai.
  • Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.