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KATTEN’S CONTINUING SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

KATTEN SPONSORS SOSC SUMMER KATTEN PULLS 737 CARGO PLANE
GAMES AND THE RAFER JOHNSON ONCE AGAIN IN SUPPORT OF SOSC
BREAKFAST WITH CHAMPIONS
On September 13, a spirited group of Katten attorneys, business
Continuing Katten’s long-standing commitment to Special professionals and guests from our California offices gathered
Olympics Southern California (SOSC), the firm sponsored the at Long Beach Airport to pull a 737 UPS cargo jet to support
2025 Summer Games on June 6–8 and the Rafer Johnson SOSC, fielding two teams led by Litigation Partner and Deputy
Breakfast With Champions on June 7, where hundreds of General Counsel David Halberstadter and Director of Office
local athletes competed in track and field, basketball, bocce, Administration–California Shelley Wissot, both from Los
flag football and swimming alongside festival games, sponsor Angeles. Each team was tasked with pulling the plane 12 feet,
booths, skills showcases and free health screenings. Katten and with heart, determination and plenty of muscle, Katten
hosted the Honored Guest Pavilion, providing a welcoming clocked in at 14 seconds. This annual fundraiser for SOSC
space for athletes, law enforcement, board members and spe- provides free year-round sports training and competitions to
cial guests, as well as the breakfast, which brought together help athletes develop self-confidence and independence while
business and sports leaders to celebrate SOSC athletes, enjoying competitive sports. The firm’s participants included
including keynote speaker Jenny Johnson Jordan, former Commercial Litigation Associate Asena Baran, Human
Olympian and head coach of UCLA Women’s Beach Volleyball. Resources Coordinator Ninna Brando, Private Credit Partner
Los Angeles Litigation Partner and Deputy General Counsel Jan Harris Cate, Legal Executive Assistant Christy Corpuz,
David Halberstadter, who Entertainment and Media Partner Scott Cutrow, Litigation
serves on the planning Partner Ryan Fawaz, Legal Executive Assistant Julie Ford,
committee, attended Records Specialist Dennis Ilao, Legal Executive Assistants Kim
with three clients Johnson and Denise Kane, Litigation Partner and Department
and their spouses. Co-Chair Stacey McKee Knight, Information Technology Man-
ager Will Kong, Facilities Clerk Victor Lima, Litigation Partner
Patrick Smith, Support Analyst Andrea Serpas, and Legal
Executive Assistants Malinda Washington and Jackie Wells.

“ This event continues to be a favorite
among our California offices. We’re honored to support such an inspiring cause
and are grateful to everyone who participated and cheered us on.”
SHELLEY WISSOT

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