(CHICAGO) Katten announced today that the firm's Executive Committee unanimously approved the promotion of 11 attorneys to partner.

"This career milestone is a testament to the years of hard work, long hours and boundless energy our new partners have dedicated to their professional growth and clients, and we congratulate them on this achievement," said Katten Chair Gil Soffer. "Their exceptional talent and skills greatly benefit our clients, and we look forward to their continued contributions and success."

Effective September 1, 2024, the new partners are:

  • Cynthia Reed Altchek, Private Wealth, New York
  • Yelena E. Archiyan, Insolvency and Restructuring, Dallas
  • Camille A. Brooks, Class Action and Consumer Finance Litigation, Los Angeles
  • Timothy H. Gray, Appeals and Critical Motions, Washington, DC
  • Benjamin Lavin, Private Wealth, Chicago
  • Josh Lewis, Mergers and Acquisitions/Private Equity, Chicago
  • Jessica L. Schauwecker, Mergers and Acquisitions/Private Equity, Dallas
  • John Sun, Structured Finance and Securitization, Washington, DC
  • Allison E. Yager, Insolvency and Restructuring, Chicago
  • Paul S. Yong, Securities Litigation, Los Angeles
  • Natalie Youkel, Government and Public Finance, New York