Karen Artz Ash and Allison Yacker were both named "Leading Women Lawyers in NYC" by Crain's New York Business for their respective contributions to legal industry. Karen, national co-chair of Katten's Intellectual Property department and co-head of the Trademarks and Trademark Litigation practice, is credited for her extensive work for the fashion industry, particularly involving intellectual property and trademark licensing. The article highlights Karen's contributions as an academic, noting her writing for The Licensing Journal and Managing Intellectual Property, in addition to several books.

Allison, co-chair of the New York Financial Services group and a member of the firm's Board of Directors, is noted for her working in the asset management industry, as well as her contributions to supporting Katten's women attorneys through the Women's Leadership Forum. ("Leading Women Lawyers in NYC," December 18, 2017)