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At the 16th Annual Outlook on the Commercial Real Estate Market in Charlotte, North Carolina, James Bohnaker, senior economist with Cushman & Wakefield's Global Think Tank, delivered a keynote speech on the country's economic outlook and how various forces are affecting the commercial real estate market, both at the national level and in North Carolina.

In an article covering a cyberattack that disrupted derivatives trading around the world, Risk.net interviewed Nathaniel Lalone, Financial Markets and Funds partner, about legal options for banks impacted by Ion Group's service outage.

Zia Modabber, managing partner of Katten's Los Angeles offices and chair of the Entertainment and Media Litigation practice, was quoted in a Law360 article discussing singer Rick Astley's lawsuit that alleges his voice was improperly impersonated in a rap artist's song.

Financial Markets and Funds attorneys Daniel Davis and Gary DeWaal analyze a recent Securities and Exchange Commission settlement that espoused the SEC's view that a cryptoasset trading platform's staking-as-a-service program involved the offer and sale of an unregistered security.

In an article published by Bloomberg Law, Katten attorneys looked at the growing trends in environmental, social, and governance related litigation. Partners Johnjerica Hodge, India Williams and Chris Cole, and associate Ally Jordan anticipate that an increase in shareholder derivative lawsuits, consumer protection litigation, suits by environmental advocacy groups, employment discrimination claims and other private action litigation driven by various topics will factor big in 2023.

In an in-depth article for the latest issue of Capital Markets Compass, Katten partner Timothy Kirby and associate Brandon Bucio review a record Regulation FD penalty assessed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Peter Siddiqui, co-chair of Katten's Insolvency and Restructuring practice, has authored a chapter in the second edition of Navigating Today's Environment | The Directors' and Officers' Guide to Restructuring. The chapter, "Exit Financing Opportunities and Strategies," examines several nuances and complexities related to the role that exit financing plays in Chapter 11 cases.

The Katten Women's Leadership Forum hosted former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch for a virtual fireside chat in honor of Women's History Month, spotlighting her many contributions and accomplishments.

Johnjerica Hodge, partner and co-chair of the ESG Risk and Investigations practice, was named a 2023 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow for a landmark intensive year-long professional development program that connects high-potential attorneys with leading general counsel, managing partners and their peers for mentoring and career guidance.

Litigation associate Mario D. Robertson and Real Estate associate Gabriela Sampaio have been selected as 2023 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders in a program designed to train high-performing attorneys who are early in their careers on foundational leadership and relationship-building skills.

Katten and partners Ronni Davidowitz and Leslie Minier were recognized for their commitment to advancing women in the private wealth sector during Citywealth's 2023 Powerwomen Awards in March.

Katten has earned 2022 Mansfield Certified Plus status, marking the second consecutive year in which the firm has achieved at least 30 percent underrepresented attorney representation in a notable number of current leadership roles.

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.