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KATTEN CONTINUES TO SUPPORT
EDIFYE’S MISSION AND ITS
BRAKE LIGHT BLOCK PARTIES

Since early 2021, Katten has provided Corporate Associate Quincy Wolff, con- Katten’s role during these events includes
pro bono support to Edifye, a Black-led tinues to support Edifye’s Brake Light drafting clear, effective waivers to protect
nonprofit in Chicago that connects pro- Block Party. This event, held in cities Edifye from liability.
fessional athletes to local issues and including Los Angeles, Detroit and
mutual aid projects. Initiated by Chicago Chicago, offers free brake light repairs
Litigation Associate Ben Levine, the firm to underserved communities, reducing
helped the organization’s co-founders the financial burden of car repairs and
secure 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in the risk of traffic stops while fostering
2022. Katten’s team, including Janet community spirit.
Goelz Hoffman, Employee Benefits and
Executive Compensation Associate David
Mohl from Washington, DC, and Chicago “ I’m happy to report that after several of these events, there haven’t been any accidents

or injuries, though we will continue to make sure that Edifye is protected as it keeps
growing and holding events. Working with Edifye has been not only a great pro bono
opportunity but continues to be a true highlight of my time practicing law.” David Mohl

DALLAS OFFICE KATTEN’S LONDON OFFICE
PARTICIPATES IN BUILD DAY PARTICIPATES IN LONDON
THROUGH DALLAS AREA LEGAL WALK FOR
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 20TH YEAR IN A ROW

In June, attorneys and summer associates from Katten’s Dallas For two consecutive decades, Katten has participated in the
office, led by Litigation Partner Ted Huffman, participated in the London Legal Walk in coordination with London Legal Support
Dallas Bar Association’s (DBA) Home Project build with Dallas Trust to support access to justice. On June 18, London attorneys
Area Habitat for Humanity. The project, which includes 10 build and business professionals gathered to walk and raise funds
days sponsored by various law firms or Dallas attorney groups, totaling £1,000. Katten participants included Corporate Trainee
aims to provide affordable housing and foster community devel- Nicole Akinyemi; Human Resources Assistant Frankie Arnold;
opment. As Vice Chair of the DBA’s Home Project committee, Learning and Development Advisor Ellie Barclay; Real Estate
Ted has annually sponsored and coordinated volunteers for a Trainee Maxime Chevot; Receptionist Ella Chirwa; Client Money
build day since joining Katten. This year’s Katten team came Coordinator Yuliana Fitriyani; IT Senior Support Analyst Jack
together to help construct a house and included Private Wealth Hickson; Financial Markets and Funds Partner Nathaniel Lalone;
Associate Zachary Arons; Litigation Counsel Katherine Compliance and Legal Support Assistant Debbie Lawal; Billing
Chambers; Insolvency and Restructuring Partner Michaela Supervisor Stuart Meggs; Corporate Associate Alex Potten;
Crocker; Litigation Associate Megan McKennon; Corporate Corporate Trainee Hayley Rabet; Junior Legal Executive
Partner Elizabeth McNichol; Corporate Partner J. David Assistant Sara Reed; Insolvency and Restructuring Trainee
Washburn; and Summer Associates Ayeisha Bailey, Lillianna Leander Rodricks; Litigation Trainee Maya Sterrie; Corporate
Johanknecht, Kimberly Pilatovsky and Ryan Puente. Associate George Warren; Corporate Legal Executive Assistant
Juliet Wilmott; and Corporate and Financial Markets and Funds
Trainee Larry Wong. Several of the London office’s vacation stu-
dents also joined the walk, including Emily Burchatt, George
Butler, Ruari Hutchinson, Jemima Myles, Amine Nassif, Fumi
Ogunade and Oscar Webb.

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