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Katten Represents BlackRock in Series D Funding for Kairos Aerospace and Its Rebranding as Insight M

Katten represented BlackRock in a Series D funding round for Kairos Aerospace, the leader in high-frequency aerial methane detection for the energy industry which will soon rebrand as Insight M. In collaboration with Hartree Partners and three existing investors, the round was led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock.

Danette Edwards and Trisha Sircar Quoted by FinOps Report on New NY Cybersecurity Law

Securities Enforcement Defense Co-Chair and Partner Danette Edwards and Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Partner and Co-Privacy Officer Trisha Sircar were quoted by FinOps Report on the New York Department of Financial Services' new requirements for C-suite executives relating to cybersecurity and reporting cyber incidents.

Katten Represents Copy-Trading Platform dub in Seed Funding Round

On February 22, dub announced its $17 million funding round from venture capital firms and individual investors, including the CEO of Uber and Co-founder of Robinhood. Katten advised dub and its affiliates on regulatory issues that helped the client and its affiliated broker-dealer and investment adviser obtain registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

CFPB Overdraft Rule Could Mean Big Shift in Banking Biz

In an article published by Law360, Consumer Finance Litigation and Regulatory Compliance Partners Stuart Richter, Eric Hail and Eric Werlinger analyze a recently proposed rulemaking by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would regulate courtesy overdraft fees charged by "very large financial institutions" under the Truth in Lending Act.

Paul Musser Spotlights Turnaround Experts as Host of the TMA Chicago Midwest Podcast

In collaboration with the Turnaround Management Association's Chicago/Midwest chapter, Katten has relaunched the chapter's podcast with Insolvency and Restructuring Partner Paul Musser as host. The podcast aims to showcase the chapter's diverse members and sponsors through engaging conversations with turnaround practitioners, attorneys, lenders, investors and others in the industry.

The Texas Lawbook Interviews Mark Solomon and Grace Caputo on the Dallas Office's 2023 Pro Bono Work

Dallas Managing Partner Mark Solomon, Corporate, and Associate Grace Caputo, White Collar Litigation, were each interviewed by The Texas Lawbook about the Dallas office's standout pro bono work in 2023, as well as Grace's recognition at Katten's Annual Pro Bono Service Awards for her efforts to help secure asylum for a mother and her two young children fleeing gang violence in El Salvador.

Katten Represented Sawai Group in its Sale of Upsher-Smith to Bora Pharmaceutical Holdings

In a complex transaction announced on January 16, Katten represented generic medicines manufacturer Sawai Pharmaceutical in connection with the sale of Upsher-Smith Laboratories, a manufacturer of generic and specialty branded drugs based in Minnesota. Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, a co-investor in Sawai America LLC, will transfer its interests to Bora as part of the transaction.

Creative Thinkers

Katten Ranked as Leader in Chambers Global Guide 2024

The firm and its attorneys were ranked in the 2024 edition of Chambers Global Guide, which ranks the top lawyers and law firms in over 200 jurisdictions around the world. Katten was ranked in the following practice areas: Banking & Finance; Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded; Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS; Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS; Derivatives; and Hedge Funds.

Leslie Minier, Kimberly Smith and Janet Hoffman Recognized by Crain's as Notable Women in Law

Corporate Partner and Chief Diversity Partner Leslie Minier, Global Corporate Department Chair Kimberly Smith and Senior Counsel and Pro Bono Counsel Janet Hoffman are honorees for this year's Crain's Chicago Business Notable Women in Law for how they are "making their mark on the law."

Katten, Cushman & Wakefield Gather Thought Leaders in Charlotte for 2024 Commercial Real Estate Outlook

Katten and Cushman & Wakefield recently hosted the Annual Outlook on the Commercial Real Estate Market. Event host and Managing Partner of Katten's Charlotte office, Karen Nelson, noted the program featured "a formidable group of thought leaders who offered the community an opportunity to network, share insightful information and celebrate our industry."

Karen Artz Ash to be Honored at 2024 VOLS Annual Gala for Multiple Tenures

Intellectual Property Partner and Co-Chair of Katten's Trademark/Copyright/Privacy group Karen Artz Ash will be recognized as an individual honoree by the Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) for her five tenures as Board Chair along with her tenure of over 20 years on the organization's Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

Johnjerica Hodge Guest Stars on Breaking Barriers Podcast

Partner and Co-Chair of ESG Risk and Investigations Johnjerica Hodge appeared on Hire Ground's Breaking Barriers podcast to discuss the intersection of law; environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors; and racial equity. Johnjerica noted that when a company is facing legal challenges, the complexities of also maintaining ESG and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments can be difficult but necessary.

100 Women in Finance Features Wendy Cohen in Its Member Highlight

100 Women in Finance featured New York Managing Partner and Investment Management and Funds Co-Chair Wendy Cohen for its January Member Highlight. The article looks at her depth of experience and breadth of industry knowledge and how she uses both to guide the counsel she provides to clients, helping them reach their goals while mitigating risks.

Katten Attorneys Named to 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Lists

Katten announced that 29 attorneys were selected to this year's Illinois Super Lawyers list and 14 were named to the Illinois Rising Stars list. Katten Chair-Elect and Chicago Managing Partner Gil M. Soffer was selected to the Top 100: Illinois Super Lawyers: 2024, honoring Super Lawyers nominees who received the highest point totals in Illinois throughout the nomination, research and peer evaluation process.

Inclusive Approach

Katten Hosts Author Heather McGhee at Black History Month Event

On February 15, Katten hosted New York Times bestselling author Heather McGhee, whose book The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together reveals the devastating true cost of racism, as a guest speaker at its New York office to honor Black History Month. The event was livestreamed to all US offices as part of the firm's Perspectives Speaker Series.

DEI and the Perils of Over-Claiming and Under-Delivering

In the latest episode of the "(mis)Conduct, Money & Reputation" podcast, Financial Markets and Funds Partner Neil Robson and David Masters of reputation specialists Lansons/Team Farner delve into the complex area of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and explore a variety of topics, from the perils of over-claiming and under-delivering to the increasing scrutiny around non-financial misconduct.

Katten Named Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion

Katten received a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Katten Recognized for Its Efforts to Advance Diversity in Law

Katten has been named a Top Performer and Compass Award winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), which recognizes law firms and corporations showing a strong commitment to building a more inclusive legal profession.

Katten Again Recognized for Seeking Greater Diversity and Inclusion

For the third consecutive year, Katten has been designated a Mansfield Certified Plus firm, signaling its continued commitment to diversify law firm leadership and foster a culture of belonging.

Diversity is a reality. Inclusion is a choice.

We choose inclusion.

We are committed to having the brightest lawyers on our team, and we recognize that the best talent is diverse in many ways, including gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, and ability.

Recognizing that our attorneys are at the heart of our business

If you're seeking to join a firm where you can enjoy exceptional career opportunities, as well as the resources to help you take your personal and professional goals to the next level, take a closer look at Katten.

Case Studies

Pinstripes Bowls Onto National Experiential Dining Scene With NYSE Debut

In June of 2023, Northbrook, Illinois-based Pinstripes Inc., which at the time had 13 locations in eight states and Washington, DC, announced plans to go public with a large-scale expansion of its experiential dining and entertainment brand combining bistro, bowling, bocce and private event space. As part of its growth strategy, Pinstripes is filling holes left by disappearing big-box shopping mall anchors, revitalizing retail spaces with its brand of dining and entertainment and hosting events that range from company outings and birthday parties to weddings.

Tapped by Partner Christopher Atkinson, Co-Chair of Katten's Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice, Capital Markets Partner Mark Wood led the legal team that helped Pinstripes go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Banyan Acquisition Corporation (Banyan). The deal, which closed at the end of 2023, valued Pinstripes at approximately $380 million, based upon a value of $10 ascribed to each SPAC share. The transaction included an equity investment of over $20 million directly in Pinstripes by Middleton Partners, a Chicago-based investment firm, and a debt investment of $50 million in the combined company by Oaktree Capital Management. The deal closed on schedule, with Pinstripes' common stock commencing trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 2, 2024.

First Independent Swap Data Repository Is Granted CFTC Registration

Financial Markets and Funds attorneys Carl Kennedy, James Brady, and Gary DeWaal led the team successfully guiding KOR — a trade data processing and management platform for derivatives markets — in its registration application with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

The approval marked several firsts, the first registration for an independent and cloud-native swap data repository (SDR); the CFTC's first SDR registered in eight years; and the first SDR registration approval by the CFTC since the agency amended its SDR rules in 2020. The registration enabled KOR to provide full SDR service for all asset classes and client segments.

KOR claims it has created a uniquely modern, user friendly approach to complying with reporting obligations.

Record Award in False Advertising Case

Partners Terence Ross, Shaya Rochester, Michael Justus and Tami Sims led the Katten litigation team that successfully represented communications and software company Windstream Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Windstream) in a seven-count complaint against Charter Communications Inc. and Charter Communications Operating, LLC (together, Charter), a competitor of Windstream. Steven Reisman, Chair of Katten’s New York Insolvency and Restructuring Practice, is Windstream’s principal attorney at Katten and represents Windstream in matters unrelated to the litigation against Charter.

Marathon Music Royalties Dispute Ends in Estate Victory

Zia F. Modabber, Managing Partner of Katten’s California offices and leader of Katten’s Entertainment and Media Litigation practice, Partner Tami Kameda Sims and Associate Leah E.A. Solomon, along with co-counsel at Kinsella Weitzman and Greines Martin, successfully represented Michael Jackson’s Estate in a seven-year long dispute over royalties from Jackson’s albums Off The Wall, Thriller, and Bad.