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KATTEN SUPPORTS SOCIAL WELL-BEING WITH RILEY’S WAY
CALL FOR KINDNESS VOLUNTEERS

Katten was proud to support the Riley’s Way Foundation Call Writer Claire Beznicki, Washington, DC; New York Struct-
for Kindness again this year, with 15 Katten volunteers from ured Finance Associate Sarah Dieter; New York Private
throughout the firm serving as judges. Riley’s Way Foundation Credit Counsel Connie Fratianni; New York Financial
invests in and supports the next generation of kind leaders, Markets and Funds Associate Nicholas Gervasi; Chicago
offering programs, leadership training, coaching and commu- Billing Manager Gina Jackson; LA Information Technology
nity to help young people build a better world grounded in Applications Manager Lisa Karsten; New York Insolvency
kindness, empathy and connection. The Call for Kindness in- and Restructuring Partner Lucy Kweskin; Professional
vites youth changemakers ages 13 to 23 to apply for a Development and Well-Being Manager Jordan Levey;
Leadership Development Fellowship and up to $5,000 in fund- Chicago Tax Legal Executive Assistant Barbara Magazine;
ing for projects that inspire kindness and strengthen local, New York Private Credit Partner Maximilien Pucci-Sisti
national or global communities, and Katten’s judges reviewed Maisonrouge; Chicago Senior Director of Practice Manage-
many applications and submitted feedback to the Foundation. ment Caroline Newell; Chicago Litigation Partner Brian
Poronsky; New York Financial Markets and Funds Partner
This volunteer opportunity was offered through Katten’s
Amanda Segal; and Charlotte Real Estate Legal Executive
Well-Being 360 program, which underscores the value of
Assistant Carolyn Wright.
building strong relationships, fostering belonging and contrib-
uting to our communities to enhance personal and profes-
sional fulfillment. Katten business professionals and attorneys
who participated include Charlotte Real Estate Associate
Ava Alim; Dallas Billing Manager Deanna Alvarez; Marketing

KATTEN’S LONDON OFFICE WALKS FOR
JUSTICE AT 2025 LONDON LEGAL WALK

On June 17, Katten’s London office joined the Lady Chief Information Technology Senior Support Analyst Jack Hick-
Justice and thousands of lawyers for the London Legal Walk son, Corporate Associate Omar Malek, Intellectual Property
to raise vital funds for the London Legal Support Trust (LLST), Trainee Lavinia Puder, Financial Markets and Funds Partner
which helps ensure access to justice for those in need. Neil Robson, Transactional Tax Planning Partner Charlotte
Despite high temperatures, Katten’s team completed 10 kilo- Sallabank, Facilities and Events Coordinator Ryan Slater,
meters in just under two hours. The office also donated £2,000 and Litigation Legal PA Hannah Walker, along with vacation
to the London Legal Walk and $5,000 to LLST. Katten partici- students Emily Bennett, Amy Cross, Brooke Dowding,
pants included Receptionist Ella Chirwa, Legal PA to Managing Fatema Jivraj, Will Kennaugh, Luke Mason, Angela Mattoo,
Partner Sarah Collard, Financial Markets and Funds Legal PA Ben Smith and Rose Slocock.
Michelle Dent, Client Money Coordinator Yuliana Fitriyani,

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