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Five partners in Katten's Entertainment and Media practice were named to Variety's 2022 Legal Impact Report, a prestigious annual list that profiles leading litigation, transactional and in-house attorneys in the entertainment and media industries. Variety recognized Entertainment and Media Litigation partners Zia Modabber, David Halberstadter and Joel Weiner, and Entertainment and Media Transactions partners Michael Hobel and Melanie Tomanov.

Women in Securitization (WiS) recognized Christina Burgess, a partner in Katten's Structured Finance and Securitization practice, alongside several accomplished women whose profiles were presented as part of a celebration of women industry leaders during WiS Week 2022.

Ten Katten partners in various practices were named to D Magazine's 2022 list of "Best Lawyers in Dallas", which is an exclusive list that honors the top Dallas-based attorneys as chosen by their peers.

Financial Markets Litigation and Enforcement associate Sheehan Band was selected to be a 2022 participant in the Minority Corporate Counsel Association's Sources of Success professional development program. The year-long program, which is tailored for junior and mid-level attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms, focuses on identifying successful career strategies as well as facilitating participants' mentorship opportunities and development of leadership and management skills.

Law360 has selected Kimberly Smith, global chair of Katten's Corporate Department, and Health Care partner Kenya Woodruff to serve on two of its 2022 Editorial Advisory Boards. Kimberly will join the Private Equity Editorial Advisory Board, and Kenya will join the Health Care Editorial Advisory Board.

Aligned with Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Katten hosted its Well-Being Week in Law to raise awareness about mental health and encourage action and innovation across the profession to improve well-being. A series of activities and resources were offered during the week to support the well-being of the firm's attorneys and business professionals, cope with mental health issues facing the legal industry and combat the stigma associated with mental illness.

Barack Obama Foundation Chief Executive Officer Valerie Jarrett was the keynote speaker during Katten's Black History Month event that celebrated her remarkable civic contributions and career in public service.

Katten received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index, marking the 12th year that Katten achieved a perfect score and earning the firm the designation as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

National Public Radio legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg joined Katten's Women's Leadership Forum national chair Kenya Woodruff for a virtual fireside chat honoring International Women's Day and Totenberg's achievements as an award-winning journalist.

Katten signed on to Diversity Lab's OnRamp Fellowship program, an initiative with the goal of bringing 200 women back into the legal profession by 2025. The re-entry platform matches experienced attorneys returning to the workforce with top law firms and legal departments for one-year paid positions.

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.