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The 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch named 180 Katten attorneys, identified by their peers in a wide range of practice areas.

Published by Agenda, a recent article by Mark Ciani, Janella Gholian and Sravya Vallapureddy provides analysis of the FTC's challenges in the wake of a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling that overturned the Chevron doctrine, potentially having direct consequences for the FTC's efforts to ban noncompete clauses.

Managing Intellectual Property released its 2024 copyright rankings, recognizing Katten with a "United States (National)" ranking. This is the first time our firm has received this accolade for its exemplary achievements from attorneys across our New York, Chicago and Los Angeles offices in copyright law.

Intellectual Property Partner and head of Katten's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Working Group Michael Justus was quoted in a Law360 article highlighting key copyright cases to watch for the rest of 2024, including notable disputes related to AI such as Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH et al. v. ROSS Intelligence Inc.

The Department of Justice has officially detailed its anticipated Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program, marking a significant corporate accountability and compliance development. Litigation Partner Ryan Meyer and Associate Ryan Dean share their thoughts on DOJ’s four key areas of focus and what it means for corporations.

Break clauses are typically included in commercial leases to allow the tenant or landlord (and occasionally both) to terminate the lease prior to the natural end of its contractual term. Senior Associate Rhodri Preece explains why adherence to any conditions and notice requirements for the break is paramount, as the Courts of England and Wales take a strict interpretation against failure to comply.

Katten Insolvency and Restructuring Partner Marc Roitman was selected for The M&A Advisor's 15th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards, which honor professionals under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the fields of restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance, while demonstrating unwavering dedication to their profession and to charitable causes.

Katten celebrated Pride Month with a special event featuring FIFA Women's World Cup Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach. The firm hosted Wambach as part of Katten's Perspectives Speaker Series, a program designed to increase cultural awareness, broaden perspectives and inspire dialogue across the firm community on topics ranging from race, history and legislation to inclusive best practices.

In observance of Juneteenth, Katten held a DEI event, "Beyond Backlash: Charting the Next Frontier of Inclusion." Counsel Tracie Bedeaux moderated the program, which featured several business leaders who shared innovative strategies they are using to continue advancing important DEI initiatives.

Katten's 2024 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Report, aptly themed "Interwoven," is a testament to the rich tapestry of diverse identities that enrich our community. The stories in these pages show the many ways Katten is deeply committed to DEI and how we are actively striving to create an inclusive work environment where everyone's identity is welcomed and celebrated.

The National Immigrant Justice Center is celebrating Associates Leigh Brissenden and Matt Hartzler as 2024 Rising Stars, which recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated "extraordinary commitment to ensuring access to justice for immigrants."

For the third consecutive year, Katten has been designated a Mansfield Certified Plus firm, signaling its continued commitment to diversify law firm leadership and foster a culture of belonging.

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.