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In a detailed profile of Katten's US and UK cross-border practices, Global Restructuring Review covered the breadth of the firm's insolvency and restructuring practice, noting it recently has been "carving out a name for itself in the retail and fashion sectors." The overview features the firm's history of leadership, its historic track record, and top cases.

Crain's Chicago Business has named Corporate department Global Chair Kimberly Smith and Financial Markets and Funds practice Global Chair Lance Zinman to the "Notable Gen X Leaders in Accounting, Consulting and Law" list, which profiles Gen X attorneys at the peak of their careers, managing offices, chairing legal groups or running their own lucrative practices.

Noting her reputation as a "national thought leader in employee health and benefit plans," Crain's New York Business has named Katten partner Kate Ulrich Saracene to its 2022 "Notable Women in Law" list.

Crain's said this year's group of honorees is "exemplary in every way," especially given the backdrop of the pandemic.

Financial Markets and Funds partner Neil Robson spoke with IT Pro regarding energy consumption issues with blockchain technology. In the interview, he notes that the vast amount of energy consumed by Bitcoin as it confirms a financial transaction as legitimate is its "not so secret" dirty secret.

Chief Talent Officer Melanie Priddy spoke with The American Lawyer about the rollout over the summer of KattenFlex, which modernizes the firm's working expectations for both attorneys and business professionals.

The Katten community mourns the loss of our friend and mentor, Judge Jorge A. Solis, who died suddenly on October 8. Former chief federal Judge Solis was a trailblazer with a passion for law and justice. He will be deeply missed. We extend our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Katten achieved Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certification Plus status, recognizing the firm’s commitment to increase opportunities for advancement and strengthen an inclusive pipeline of diverse legal leaders. In addition to meeting or exceeding the baseline requirements, the certification indicates the firm has successfully reached at least 30 percent underrepresented lawyer representation in a notable number of its current leadership roles.

Following George Floyd's murder, legal professionals pledged support for improving diversity, equity and inclusion. In a Legal Marketing Association article, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Alisa Goodwin outlines three ways firms can turn those pledges into progress.

Receiving a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), Katten was designated a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

As a community, we have watched with heavy hearts and troubled minds as the recent manifestations of racial injustice have played out on the national stage. While we have always stood in solidarity with the black and brown communities that face these injustices, we have been less vocal than the cause requires. No longer.

We are committed to having the brightest lawyers on our team, and we recognize that the best talent is diverse in many ways, including gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, and ability.

If you're seeking to join a firm where you can enjoy exceptional career opportunities, as well as the resources to help you take your personal and professional goals to the next level, take a closer look at Katten.