(CHICAGO) Katten announced today that 37 attorneys were named to this year's lists of Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
With this year's recognition, Partners David R. Dlugie, Julie L. Gottshall and Senior Counsel Lewis Greenbaum were recognized for being on the list for 20 years; Partner Michael J. Diver for 10 years; Partners Jason R. Gorczynski, Leslie D. Minier, Brian M. Spangler and Associate Julia L. Mazur were all named for the first time. Partner Fabiola Fox and Associate Catherine E. O'Brien also made their first appearances on the Rising Stars list.
"This group embodies the highest standard of Katten, combining outstanding client service with top-tier legal counsel and innovative business solutions," said Jennifer I. Wolfe, Managing Partner of Katten's Chicago office.
Named to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list were:
- Kristin J. Achterhof
- Matthew S. Brown
- Dawn M. Canty
- David P. Cohen
- Daniel J. Collins
- Michael J. Diver
- David R. Dlugie
- Chad R. Doobay
- Jason R. Gorczynski
- Julie L. Gottshall
- Lewis Greenbaum
- Michael O. Hartz
- Kenneth M. Jacobson
- Tye J. Klooster
- Floyd A Mandell
- Julia L. Mazur
- Leslie D. Minier
- Jeffrey R. Patt
- Nancy J. Rich
- Saul E. Rudo
- Ross O. Silverman
- Brian Sodikoff
- Gil M. Soffer
- Brian M. Spangler
- Walter S. Weinberg
- Mark D. Wood
Chosen for the 2026 Illinois Rising Stars list were:
- Joshua A. Feiger
- Fabiola Fox
- Jeffrey D. Glickman
- Catherine E. O'Brien
- Katy Pollitt
- Alyse A. Sagalchik
- Julia S. Schenk
- Sarah M. Scruton
- Michael L. Sherlock
- Daniel Walbright
- Karolen S. Younan
