Carl Kennedy Named as Editorial Board Member for the Futures and Derivatives Law Report

Partner and Co-Chair of the Financial Markets and Regulation practice Carl Kennedy has been tapped to serve on the Editorial Board of the Futures and Derivatives Law Report. The Futures and Derivatives Law Report is a publication that analyzes "legal developments in over-the-counter derivatives, futures, and option trading," providing "information on regulation, legislation, and litigation" as well as practical implications and compliance approaches to help reader anticipate and interpret laws and regulations that shape business in the commodities, futures and derivatives field.

"I am thrilled to join the Editorial Board of the Futures and Derivatives Law Report — this publication plays a crucial role in keeping industry professionals informed about the latest legal developments and regulatory changes in the world of derivatives and futures," Carl said. "I look forward to contributing my insights and experience to help readers navigate these challenges and seize opportunities in this dynamic field."

Carl's practice at Katten includes advising clients on compliance matters and helping them navigate the complex and ever-changing regulatory landscape applicable to commodities and derivatives markets. Clients rely on Carl's counsel regarding derivatives-related litigation and enforcement actions, investigations and nuanced regulatory issues relating to transactions.

Before joining Katten, Carl served as a former regulator with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and as former senior in-house counsel at a large investment bank. His government agency background and extensive experience in the financial services industry make Carl a trusted advocate to large and small financial institutions, asset managers, clearinghouses, intermediaries, hedge funds and proprietary trading firms.

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