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Partner Kristin Achterhof Interviewed by FOX News Chicago on Juggling Career and Family

September 19, 2011

Kristin Achterhof, a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice, discussed balancing a demanding career and home life on FOX News Chicago's morning show "Good Day Chicago." Ms. Achterhof, a mother of five, talked about how Katten's workplace policies support continued development of women and offer flexibility for working mothers. "I couldn't do it if I weren't at a firm like Katten," Ms. Achterhof said. "The firm is very supportive of issues that come up when you're a mother. It generally is just a great place to work." Katten recently was named one of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for a fifth consecutive year and one of the 2011 Best Law Firms for Women by the National Association of Female Executives and Flex‐Time Lawyers LLC. Click here to view the interview with Ms. Achterhof.