HOME | KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLPPROFESSIONALSSERVICESINSIGHTSABOUTCAREERSNEW YORK Katten Honored Among Best Law Firms for Women by Working Mother. Katten earned a spot on Working Mother’s 13th annual "Best Law Firms for Women" list, recognizing firms with best practices in finding, retaining, promoting and developing women attorneys. Find Out More. Diversity is a reality.

HOWARD SCHICKLER

As co-head of Katten's highly ranked structured finance and securitization practice, Howard Schickler offers clients insights formed from more than 25 years of experience representing private equity funds, special situation funds, specialty finance companies and A BEACON INTO 2021 CRYPTO INDUSTRY, LEGAL AND REGULATORY Katten will present "A Beacon Into 2021 Crypto Industry, Legal and Regulatory Developments Year to Date" at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday,

June 2.

PETER DOYLE

About Peter Doyle. Partner Peter "PJ" Doyle concentrates his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate finance. He represents national banks and other institutional investors on the origination, purchase, sale and other disposition of senior and subordinate debt secured by commercial properties throughout the United States. PJ also

has

DANIEL S. HUFFENUS

Before practicing law, Dan worked in New York as a consultant at a national real estate consulting practice where he helped clients analyze real estate debt and equity investments. He is a Registered Foreign Lawyer and a non-practicing partner in Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP. ⇣ Expand to read more. "Daniel Huffenus is widely

acknowledged as

SHELBY KLOSE

Shelby Klose concentrates her practice in corporate matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings and negotiating media, sponsorship and other commercial agreements in the sports industry. Shelby also has experience representing and counseling public and private companies and private equity funds in a

range

NEIL V. CARBONE

Experience. Neil's practice has been devoted exclusively in the area of trusts and estates since 1997. Neil's clients include trust companies, banks, foundations, other institutions, and individual fiduciaries and beneficiaries. With experience at both the trial and appellate levels, Neil has successfully represented clients in a wide

variety

MELANIE PRIDDY

Melanie Priddy is Katten's chief talent officer and oversees the firm's talent development structure for both attorneys and business professionals. This includes Human Resources, Attorney Recruitment, Professional Development and Diversity. She leads the development and execution of a human capital strategy that aligns with the firm’s

KIMBERLY T. SMITH

The global chair of Katten's Corporate department, Kimberly Smith helps her clients buy, sell and invest in businesses. Widely honored for her work across a range of industries, her true talent lies in structuring complex transactions and eliminating all road blocks to

making them happen.

YELENA SHAGALL

Yelena Shagall concentrates her practice in litigation matters, including insurance and health care fraud. Her clients are typically large national insurers who offer various types of insurance, including automobile, property and health insurance. Yelena also advises clients on various business issues, including analysis of

claims activity and

HOME | KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLPPROFESSIONALSSERVICESINSIGHTSABOUTCAREERSNEW YORK Katten Honored Among Best Law Firms for Women by Working Mother. Katten earned a spot on Working Mother’s 13th annual "Best Law Firms for Women" list, recognizing firms with best practices in finding, retaining, promoting and developing women attorneys. Find Out More. Diversity is a reality.

HOWARD SCHICKLER

As co-head of Katten's highly ranked structured finance and securitization practice, Howard Schickler offers clients insights formed from more than 25 years of experience representing private equity funds, special situation funds, specialty finance companies and A BEACON INTO 2021 CRYPTO INDUSTRY, LEGAL AND REGULATORY Katten will present "A Beacon Into 2021 Crypto Industry, Legal and Regulatory Developments Year to Date" at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday,

June 2.

PETER DOYLE

About Peter Doyle. Partner Peter "PJ" Doyle concentrates his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate finance. He represents national banks and other institutional investors on the origination, purchase, sale and other disposition of senior and subordinate debt secured by commercial properties throughout the United States. PJ also

has

DANIEL S. HUFFENUS

Before practicing law, Dan worked in New York as a consultant at a national real estate consulting practice where he helped clients analyze real estate debt and equity investments. He is a Registered Foreign Lawyer and a non-practicing partner in Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP. ⇣ Expand to read more. "Daniel Huffenus is widely

acknowledged as

SHELBY KLOSE

Shelby Klose concentrates her practice in corporate matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings and negotiating media, sponsorship and other commercial agreements in the sports industry. Shelby also has experience representing and counseling public and private companies and private equity funds in a

range

NEIL V. CARBONE

Experience. Neil's practice has been devoted exclusively in the area of trusts and estates since 1997. Neil's clients include trust companies, banks, foundations, other institutions, and individual fiduciaries and beneficiaries. With experience at both the trial and appellate levels, Neil has successfully represented clients in a wide

variety

MELANIE PRIDDY

Melanie Priddy is Katten's chief talent officer and oversees the firm's talent development structure for both attorneys and business professionals. This includes Human Resources, Attorney Recruitment, Professional Development and Diversity. She leads the development and execution of a human capital strategy that aligns with the firm’s

KIMBERLY T. SMITH

The global chair of Katten's Corporate department, Kimberly Smith helps her clients buy, sell and invest in businesses. Widely honored for her work across a range of industries, her true talent lies in structuring complex transactions and eliminating all road blocks to

making them happen.

YELENA SHAGALL

Yelena Shagall concentrates her practice in litigation matters, including insurance and health care fraud. Her clients are typically large national insurers who offer various types of insurance, including automobile, property and health insurance. Yelena also advises clients on various business issues, including analysis of

claims activity and

A BEACON INTO 2021 CRYPTO INDUSTRY, LEGAL AND REGULATORY Katten will present "A Beacon Into 2021 Crypto Industry, Legal and Regulatory Developments Year to Date" at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday,

June 2.

KATTEN RECEIVES HIGH MARKS IN DERIVATIVES, M&A AND (CHICAGO) Katten announced today that 90 attorneys were named to The Legal 500 United States 2021 guide. The firm also received recognition as a leader in 21 practice areas, where its highest rankings were in the categories of M&A: Middle-Market (Sub-$500 Million), Structured Finance: Derivatives and Structured Products, and Structured Finance:

Securitization.

FILES.KATTEN.COM

Katten users who wish someone outside the Firm to send them files, can make it a lot easier for them by logging in and clicking " Request a Drop-off ". That saves the other person having to prove who they are. files.katten.com is a service to make it easy for you to move files, including large files up to 10.2 GB, in and out of the Firm. VIRTUAL HEALTHCARE LAW & COMPLIANCE INSTITUTE Katten Health Care practice co-chair Laura Keidan Martin and associate Rachel Adams will participate in the Virtual Healthcare Law & Compliance Institute on Tuesday, March 9, and Wednesday, March 10. FAMILY OFFICES RECEIVE INCREASED REGULATORY SCRUTINY 1 Rather than trading in individual securities, Archegos allegedly obtained economic exposure to securities by entering into total return swaps with brokers. These positions were allegedly not reported by Archegos because total return swaps are exempt from many reporting requirements. Under current rules, this would be the case regardless of whether Archegos was an exempt family office or a KATTEN CLIENT MYLAN WINS PATENT INFRINGEMENT CASE In the case of UCB, Inc. et al. v. Mylan Technologies Inc., partner and co-chair of the Intellectual Property Department Deepro Mukerjee and Intellectual Property partners Lance Soderstrom and Jitty Malik successfully represented Vermont-based Mylan Technologies Inc., after the global generic and specialty pharmaceutical company was sued by UCB Inc., a global biopharmaceutical company KATTEN'S CALIFORNIA LITIGATION ATTORNEYS NAMED TO RISING The lawyers that companies need today think like business people first and foremost. We speak your language, understand your issues and find commercially viable solutions to CHRISTIAN T. KEMNITZ Christian Kemnitz devotes his practice to the defense of financial services firms in litigation, regulatory enforcement proceedings and internal investigations. His work frequently involves disputes over futures, options, swaps, securities and other complex financial products. In particular, he has extensive experience defending matters KATTEN'S LONDON PARTNERS NAMED TO 2022 BEST LAWYERS IN THE (LONDON) Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP announced today that two of the firm's London partners were named to the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers™ in the United Kingdom as a result of being identified by their peers in their respective practice areas. CHRISTY WILSON DISCUSSES FREEPORT BENEFITS WITH THE Christy Wilson, a Tax associate in London, spoke with The Manufacturer regarding what a return to freeports means for UK-based manufacturers. She stated, "Freeports are intended to be special economic zones in which doing business becomes easier and cheaper." HOME | KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLPPROFESSIONALSSERVICESINSIGHTSABOUTCAREERSNEW YORK Katten Honored Among Best Law Firms for Women by Working Mother. Katten earned a spot on Working Mother’s 13th annual "Best Law Firms for Women" list, recognizing firms with best practices in finding, retaining, promoting and developing women attorneys. Find Out More. Diversity is a reality. A BEACON INTO 2021 CRYPTO INDUSTRY, LEGAL AND REGULATORY Katten will present "A Beacon Into 2021 Crypto Industry, Legal and Regulatory Developments Year to Date" at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday,

June 2.

IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW STANDARD CONTRACTUAL CLAUSES The New Standard Contractual Clauses. The draft Implementing Decision explains that the SCCs previously adopted by the Commission needed to be updated and modernised due to new requirements in the GDPR and developments in the digital economy. The New SCCs combine general clauses with a modular approach, to cater for various transfer

scenarios

KIMBERLY T. SMITH

The global chair of Katten's Corporate department, Kimberly Smith helps her clients buy, sell and invest in businesses. Widely honored for her work across a range of industries, her true talent lies in structuring complex transactions and eliminating all road blocks to

making them happen.

NEIL V. CARBONE

Experience. Neil's practice has been devoted exclusively in the area of trusts and estates since 1997. Neil's clients include trust companies, banks, foundations, other institutions, and individual fiduciaries and beneficiaries. With experience at both the trial and appellate levels, Neil has successfully represented clients in a wide

variety

CHARLOTTE | KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLP If you need to speak to someone, please reach out directly to your Katten lawyer or professional or call 704.444.2000 for help routing your inquiry. The attorneys in Katten’s Charlotte office have been offering integrated, multidisciplinary legal services for more than 30 years. Located in the heart of the downtown business district, Katten

GIL M. SOFFER

Gil Soffer, managing partner of Katten's Chicago office, has made his mark on both sides of white-collar actions. As a former federal prosecutor and senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official, he thoroughly understands the government's enforcement strategies and tactics. As an experienced white-collar defense lawyer and national

co-chair of

MELANIE PRIDDY

Melanie Priddy is Katten's chief talent officer and oversees the firm's talent development structure for both attorneys and business professionals. This includes Human Resources, Attorney Recruitment, Professional Development and Diversity. She leads the development and execution of a human capital strategy that aligns with the firm’s CCPA EMPLOYEE AND B2B EXEMPTION EXTENDED UNTIL 2022 Advisory. CCPA Employee and B2B Exemption Extended Until 2022. October

1, 2020

SHELBY KLOSE

Shelby Klose concentrates her practice in corporate matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings and negotiating media, sponsorship and other commercial agreements in the sports industry. Shelby also has experience representing and counseling public and private companies and private equity funds in a

range

HOME | KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLPPROFESSIONALSSERVICESINSIGHTSABOUTCAREERSNEW YORK Katten Honored Among Best Law Firms for Women by Working Mother. Katten earned a spot on Working Mother’s 13th annual "Best Law Firms for Women" list, recognizing firms with best practices in finding, retaining, promoting and developing women attorneys. Find Out More. Diversity is a reality. A BEACON INTO 2021 CRYPTO INDUSTRY, LEGAL AND REGULATORY Katten will present "A Beacon Into 2021 Crypto Industry, Legal and Regulatory Developments Year to Date" at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday,

June 2.

IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW STANDARD CONTRACTUAL CLAUSES The New Standard Contractual Clauses. The draft Implementing Decision explains that the SCCs previously adopted by the Commission needed to be updated and modernised due to new requirements in the GDPR and developments in the digital economy. The New SCCs combine general clauses with a modular approach, to cater for various transfer

scenarios

KIMBERLY T. SMITH

The global chair of Katten's Corporate department, Kimberly Smith helps her clients buy, sell and invest in businesses. Widely honored for her work across a range of industries, her true talent lies in structuring complex transactions and eliminating all road blocks to

making them happen.

NEIL V. CARBONE

Experience. Neil's practice has been devoted exclusively in the area of trusts and estates since 1997. Neil's clients include trust companies, banks, foundations, other institutions, and individual fiduciaries and beneficiaries. With experience at both the trial and appellate levels, Neil has successfully represented clients in a wide

variety

CHARLOTTE | KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLP If you need to speak to someone, please reach out directly to your Katten lawyer or professional or call 704.444.2000 for help routing your inquiry. The attorneys in Katten’s Charlotte office have been offering integrated, multidisciplinary legal services for more than 30 years. Located in the heart of the downtown business district, Katten

GIL M. SOFFER

Gil Soffer, managing partner of Katten's Chicago office, has made his mark on both sides of white-collar actions. As a former federal prosecutor and senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official, he thoroughly understands the government's enforcement strategies and tactics. As an experienced white-collar defense lawyer and national

co-chair of

MELANIE PRIDDY

Melanie Priddy is Katten's chief talent officer and oversees the firm's talent development structure for both attorneys and business professionals. This includes Human Resources, Attorney Recruitment, Professional Development and Diversity. She leads the development and execution of a human capital strategy that aligns with the firm’s CCPA EMPLOYEE AND B2B EXEMPTION EXTENDED UNTIL 2022 Advisory. CCPA Employee and B2B Exemption Extended Until 2022. October

1, 2020

SHELBY KLOSE

Shelby Klose concentrates her practice in corporate matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings and negotiating media, sponsorship and other commercial agreements in the sports industry. Shelby also has experience representing and counseling public and private companies and private equity funds in a

range

KATTEN RECEIVES HIGH MARKS IN DERIVATIVES, M&A AND (CHICAGO) Katten announced today that 90 attorneys were named to The Legal 500 United States 2021 guide. The firm also received recognition as a leader in 21 practice areas, where its highest rankings were in the categories of M&A: Middle-Market (Sub-$500 Million), Structured Finance: Derivatives and Structured Products, and Structured Finance:

Securitization.

DAVID M. ALLEN

Former professor at John Marshall Law School, David taught a course on estate and gift tax law, and he is a frequent speaker on estate and tax planning related topics, including pre-business sale tax and estate planning, international trust and estate planning, income taxation of trusts, ethical tax planning, trust decanting and estate planning with digital assets.

DANIEL S. HUFFENUS

Before practicing law, Dan worked in New York as a consultant at a national real estate consulting practice where he helped clients analyze real estate debt and equity investments. He is a Registered Foreign Lawyer and a non-practicing partner in Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP. ⇣ Expand to read more. "Daniel Huffenus is widely

acknowledged as

CHRISTIAN T. KEMNITZ Christian Kemnitz devotes his practice to the defense of financial services firms in litigation, regulatory enforcement proceedings and internal investigations. His work frequently involves disputes over futures, options, swaps, securities and other complex financial products. In particular, he has extensive experience defending matters KATTEN'S CALIFORNIA LITIGATION ATTORNEYS NAMED TO RISING The lawyers that companies need today think like business people first and foremost. We speak your language, understand your issues and find commercially viable solutions to

SCOTT A. HOVANYETZ

Success in real estate requires a high level of responsiveness and skill at solving problems. As an associate in Katten's Real Estate practice, Scott Hovanyetz delivers on that need through a combination of experience — developed by working on a wide range of real estate transactions over the course of his career — and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for his clients. M. RAMANA RAMESWARAN Legal perspective shaped by medical knowledge and in-house experience. Muthuramanan "Ramana" Rameswaran counsels clients on major M&A transactions and joint ventures particularly involving health care private equity transactions. Ramana also provides strategic guidance on health care regulatory issues related to state and federal fraud

and

FAMILY OFFICES RECEIVE INCREASED REGULATORY SCRUTINY 1 Rather than trading in individual securities, Archegos allegedly obtained economic exposure to securities by entering into total return swaps with brokers. These positions were allegedly not reported by Archegos because total return swaps are exempt from many reporting requirements. Under current rules, this would be the case regardless of whether Archegos was an exempt family office or a KATTEN'S LONDON PARTNERS NAMED TO 2022 BEST LAWYERS IN THE (LONDON) Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP announced today that two of the firm's London partners were named to the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers™ in the United Kingdom as a result of being identified by their peers in their respective practice areas. CHRISTY WILSON DISCUSSES FREEPORT BENEFITS WITH THE Christy Wilson, a Tax associate in London, spoke with The Manufacturer regarding what a return to freeports means for UK-based manufacturers. She stated, "Freeports are intended to be special economic zones in which doing business becomes easier and cheaper." HOME | KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLPPROFESSIONALSSERVICESINSIGHTSABOUTCAREERSNEW YORK Katten Honored Among Best Law Firms for Women by Working Mother. Katten earned a spot on Working Mother’s 13th annual "Best Law Firms for Women" list, recognizing firms with best practices in finding, retaining, promoting and developing women attorneys. Find Out More. Diversity is a reality.

PETER DOYLE

About Peter Doyle. Partner Peter "PJ" Doyle concentrates his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate finance. He represents national banks and other institutional investors on the origination, purchase, sale and other disposition of senior and subordinate debt secured by commercial properties throughout the United States. PJ also

has

SHELBY KLOSE

Shelby Klose concentrates her practice in corporate matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings and negotiating media, sponsorship and other commercial agreements in the sports industry. Shelby also has experience representing and counseling public and private companies and private equity funds in a

range

PETER G. WILSON

Peter has represented clients accused of manipulating markets, defrauding investors and engaging in anticompetitive behavior. A significant part of his practice involves representing corporate boards and corporate monitors charged with investigating whether companies have installed sufficient controls to prevent misconduct.

DANIEL S. HUFFENUS

Before practicing law, Dan worked in New York as a consultant at a national real estate consulting practice where he helped clients analyze real estate debt and equity investments. He is a Registered Foreign Lawyer and a non-practicing partner in Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP. ⇣ Expand to read more. "Daniel Huffenus is widely

acknowledged as

MELANIE PRIDDY

Melanie Priddy is Katten's chief talent officer and oversees the firm's talent development structure for both attorneys and business professionals. This includes Human Resources, Attorney Recruitment, Professional Development and Diversity. She leads the development and execution of a human capital strategy that aligns with the firm’s

YELENA SHAGALL

Yelena Shagall concentrates her practice in litigation matters, including insurance and health care fraud. Her clients are typically large national insurers who offer various types of insurance, including automobile, property and health insurance. Yelena also advises clients on various business issues, including analysis of

claims activity and

PETER BOGDANOW

Peter Bogdanow is the attorney of choice for clients looking to execute growth plans and exit strategies in the middle market. He frequently helps private equity funds acquire companies on their own or in partnership with other sources of capital.

CLAUDIA CALLAWAY

Claudia Callaway represents financial services clients in diverse regulatory and litigation matters, with a focus on consumer protection issues. She defends clients against class action claims based on consumer finance and consumer protection law, and represents clients before the Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB) and other

regulatory

ASHLEY FRANCOIS

Ashley Francois is an associate who focuses on health care transactional and regulatory matters including mergers, acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and joint ventures. HOME | KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLPPROFESSIONALSSERVICESINSIGHTSABOUTCAREERSNEW YORK Katten Honored Among Best Law Firms for Women by Working Mother. Katten earned a spot on Working Mother’s 13th annual "Best Law Firms for Women" list, recognizing firms with best practices in finding, retaining, promoting and developing women attorneys. Find Out More. Diversity is a reality.

PETER DOYLE

About Peter Doyle. Partner Peter "PJ" Doyle concentrates his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate finance. He represents national banks and other institutional investors on the origination, purchase, sale and other disposition of senior and subordinate debt secured by commercial properties throughout the United States. PJ also

has

SHELBY KLOSE

Shelby Klose concentrates her practice in corporate matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings and negotiating media, sponsorship and other commercial agreements in the sports industry. Shelby also has experience representing and counseling public and private companies and private equity funds in a

range

PETER G. WILSON

Peter has represented clients accused of manipulating markets, defrauding investors and engaging in anticompetitive behavior. A significant part of his practice involves representing corporate boards and corporate monitors charged with investigating whether companies have installed sufficient controls to prevent misconduct.

DANIEL S. HUFFENUS

Before practicing law, Dan worked in New York as a consultant at a national real estate consulting practice where he helped clients analyze real estate debt and equity investments. He is a Registered Foreign Lawyer and a non-practicing partner in Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP. ⇣ Expand to read more. "Daniel Huffenus is widely

acknowledged as

MELANIE PRIDDY

Melanie Priddy is Katten's chief talent officer and oversees the firm's talent development structure for both attorneys and business professionals. This includes Human Resources, Attorney Recruitment, Professional Development and Diversity. She leads the development and execution of a human capital strategy that aligns with the firm’s

YELENA SHAGALL

Yelena Shagall concentrates her practice in litigation matters, including insurance and health care fraud. Her clients are typically large national insurers who offer various types of insurance, including automobile, property and health insurance. Yelena also advises clients on various business issues, including analysis of

claims activity and

PETER BOGDANOW

Peter Bogdanow is the attorney of choice for clients looking to execute growth plans and exit strategies in the middle market. He frequently helps private equity funds acquire companies on their own or in partnership with other sources of capital.

CLAUDIA CALLAWAY

Claudia Callaway represents financial services clients in diverse regulatory and litigation matters, with a focus on consumer protection issues. She defends clients against class action claims based on consumer finance and consumer protection law, and represents clients before the Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB) and other

regulatory

ASHLEY FRANCOIS

Ashley Francois is an associate who focuses on health care transactional and regulatory matters including mergers, acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and joint ventures. JOHN SUN | KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLP John Sun represents a broad range of clients in securities and financing transactions, including asset-backed secured lending, purchase and sale of whole loans, warehouse facilities and public and private offerings of securities backed by residential mortgages and automobile receivables. KATTEN'S CALIFORNIA LITIGATION ATTORNEYS NAMED TO RISING The lawyers that companies need today think like business people first and foremost. We speak your language, understand your issues and find commercially viable solutions to

FILES.KATTEN.COM

Katten users who wish someone outside the Firm to send them files, can make it a lot easier for them by logging in and clicking " Request a Drop-off ". That saves the other person having to prove who they are. files.katten.com is a service to make it easy for you to move files, including large files up to 10.2 GB, in and out of the Firm.

GIL M. SOFFER

Gil Soffer, managing partner of Katten's Chicago office, has made his mark on both sides of white-collar actions. As a former federal prosecutor and senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official, he thoroughly understands the government's enforcement strategies and

tactics.

KATTEN'S LONDON PARTNERS NAMED TO 2022 BEST LAWYERS IN THE (LONDON) Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP announced today that two of the firm's London partners were named to the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers™ in the United Kingdom as a result of being identified by their peers in their respective practice areas.

SCOTT A. HOVANYETZ

Success in real estate requires a high level of responsiveness and skill at solving problems. As an associate in Katten's Real Estate practice, Scott Hovanyetz delivers on that need through a combination of experience — developed by working on a wide range of real estate transactions over the course of his career — and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for his clients.

ASHLEY FRANCOIS

Ashley Francois is an associate who focuses on health care transactional and regulatory matters including mergers, acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and joint ventures. 64TH ANNUAL ESTATE PLANNING SHORT COURSE Chicago Private Wealth partner David Allen will participate in the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education's (IICLE) 64 th Annual Estate Planning Short Course on Tuesday, May 25. IICLE's annual program offers more than 18 hours of in-depth education on issues of importance to estate plan attorneys across the state of Illinois. 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.

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KATTEN WINS RECORD $19 MILLION+ AWARD FOR CLIENT WINDSTREAM IN FALSE ADVERTISING CASE ARISING OUT OF WINDSTREAM'S CHAPTER 11 Katten represented Windstream Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, who were awarded the largest compensatory sanction award ever issued by a bankruptcy court for violation of the Bankruptcy Code’s automatic

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ESG ISSUES BECOME LEADING CONCERN FOR SEC AND CFTC: SEC WARNS INVESTMENT ADVISERS AND FUNDS ABOUT ESG DISCLOSURES Katten attorneys highlight the SEC's and CFTC's increasing intent to play significant roles in the ESG space and what firms and their compliance professionals should do as that focus intensifies.

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Scott Resnik and Michael Rosensaft explore the AML Act, which requires corporations, limited liability companies and "similar entities" to report beneficial ownership information, and how it could force companies to disclose previously confidential business information to regulators, law enforcement and financial institutions.

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KATTEN LAUNCHES 2021 PRIVATE CREDIT SURVEY REPORT Katten conducted a survey of 112 private credit industry professionals in February that showed how a large percentage of private equity investors and lenders in the private credit industry expect deal flow to increase in 2021 and are optimistic about several deal categories

and sectors.

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KATTEN WINS RECORD $19 MILLION+ AWARD FOR CLIENT WINDSTREAM IN FALSE ADVERTISING CASE ARISING OUT OF WINDSTREAM'S CHAPTER 11 Katten represented Windstream Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, who were awarded the largest compensatory sanction award ever issued by a bankruptcy court for violation of the Bankruptcy Code’s automatic

stay.

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ESG ISSUES BECOME LEADING CONCERN FOR SEC AND CFTC: SEC WARNS INVESTMENT ADVISERS AND FUNDS ABOUT ESG DISCLOSURES Katten attorneys highlight the SEC's and CFTC's increasing intent to play significant roles in the ESG space and what firms and their compliance professionals should do as that focus intensifies.

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BUSINESSES MUST PREPARE FOR EXPANSIVE AML REPORTING OF BENEFICIAL

OWNERSHIP INTERESTS

Scott Resnik and Michael Rosensaft explore the AML Act, which requires corporations, limited liability companies and "similar entities" to report beneficial ownership information, and how it could force companies to disclose previously confidential business information to regulators, law enforcement and financial institutions.

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KATTEN LAUNCHES 2021 PRIVATE CREDIT SURVEY REPORT Katten conducted a survey of 112 private credit industry professionals in February that showed how a large percentage of private equity investors and lenders in the private credit industry expect deal flow to increase in 2021 and are optimistic about several deal categories

and sectors.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCE CENTER As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact our world, stay up to date on Katten’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center. The latest legal news, firm event information and more will be featured as

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The Katten community mourns the loss of our friend and partner, John Sieger, who was taken from us far too soon. John passed on March 21, 2021. John was a pillar of our firm who advocated tirelessly on behalf of his clients and had a profound impact on the lives of so many of us here at Katten. We miss John immensely and extend our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. KATTEN LAUNCHES 2021 SPAC SURVEY REPORT We are pleased to announce the launch of Katten's 2021 report: "SPAC to the Future: Despite Slowdown, SPACs Continue to Be Viewed as Favorable Investment Opportunities." The report reveals findings from two surveys that were conducted, the first of 80 investment professionals in March and the second of another 100 investment professionals in May, that showed 72 percent of investors working in private equity, venture capital, hedge funds and investment banks, who have participated in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transaction, agree that SPAC IPO activity will increase through 2022.

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REUTERS INTERVIEWS GARY DEWAAL ON LEGAL ISSUES SURROUNDING A POTENTIAL US DIGITAL DOLLAR Speaking with Reuters on legal questions surrounding a potential digital currency backed by the Federal Reserve, special counsel Gary DeWaal notes that it’s not a matter of if it's going to happen but a

question of when.

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KATTEN GARNERS MORE PRAISE FOR ITS PRO BONO SERVICES Katten will receive Immigration Equality's Rising Star Award for providing exceptional representation to several LGBTQ+ asylum seekers over the course of the past several years.

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KATTEN IS PROUD TO SUPPORT OPERATION AIRLIFT INDIA Recognizing the unprecedented public health crisis India is facing due to COVID-19, Katten and Washington, DC managing partner and Aviation Finance chair Timothy Lynes are joining forces with Airlink to raise funds to help support Operation Airlift India and Asia Pacific.

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STEWART HERMAN AND TIMOTHY LYNES PUBLISH ARTICLE ON AIRCRAFT LEASE RECHARACTERIZATION IN _THE BANKING LAW JOURNAL_ Aviation partners Stewart Herman and Timothy Lynes authored an article in _The Banking Law Journal_ on how US lessors can survive a lease recharacterization attempt during an airline bankruptcy.

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IN MEMORIAM

The Katten community mourns the loss of our friend and partner, John Sieger, who was taken from us far too soon. John passed on March 21, 2021. John was a pillar of our firm who advocated tirelessly on behalf of his clients and had a profound impact on the lives of so many of us here at Katten. We miss John immensely and extend our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. KATTEN LAUNCHES 2021 SPAC SURVEY REPORT We are pleased to announce the launch of Katten's 2021 report: "SPAC to the Future: Despite Slowdown, SPACs Continue to Be Viewed as Favorable Investment Opportunities." The report reveals findings from two surveys that were conducted, the first of 80 investment professionals in March and the second of another 100 investment professionals in May, that showed 72 percent of investors working in private equity, venture capital, hedge funds and investment banks, who have participated in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transaction, agree that SPAC IPO activity will increase through 2022.

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REUTERS INTERVIEWS GARY DEWAAL ON LEGAL ISSUES SURROUNDING A POTENTIAL US DIGITAL DOLLAR Speaking with Reuters on legal questions surrounding a potential digital currency backed by the Federal Reserve, special counsel Gary DeWaal notes that it’s not a matter of if it's going to happen but a

question of when.

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KATTEN GARNERS MORE PRAISE FOR ITS PRO BONO SERVICES Katten will receive Immigration Equality's Rising Star Award for providing exceptional representation to several LGBTQ+ asylum seekers over the course of the past several years.

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KATTEN IS PROUD TO SUPPORT OPERATION AIRLIFT INDIA Recognizing the unprecedented public health crisis India is facing due to COVID-19, Katten and Washington, DC managing partner and Aviation Finance chair Timothy Lynes are joining forces with Airlink to raise funds to help support Operation Airlift India and Asia Pacific.

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STEWART HERMAN AND TIMOTHY LYNES PUBLISH ARTICLE ON AIRCRAFT LEASE RECHARACTERIZATION IN _THE BANKING LAW JOURNAL_ Aviation partners Stewart Herman and Timothy Lynes authored an article in _The Banking Law Journal_ on how US lessors can survive a lease recharacterization attempt during an airline bankruptcy.

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IN MEMORIAM

The Katten community mourns the loss of our friend and partner, John Sieger, who was taken from us far too soon. John passed on March 21, 2021. John was a pillar of our firm who advocated tirelessly on behalf of his clients and had a profound impact on the lives of so many of us here at Katten. We miss John immensely and extend our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

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Inclusive Approach

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

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KATTEN NAMED A BEST PLACE TO WORK FOR LGBTQ EQUALITY BY THE HUMAN

RIGHTS CAMPAIGN

Receiving a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), Katten was designated a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

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KATTEN SELECTED AMONG "2020+ TOP COMPANIES FOR EXECUTIVE WOMEN" Katten was named one of the "2020+ Top Companies for Executive Women" by Working Mother Media, and was listed among the top 75 workplaces for women who want to advance through the corporate ranks.

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KATTEN'S STANCE ON RACIAL INJUSTICE As a community, we have watched with heavy hearts and troubled minds as the recent manifestations of racial injustice have played out on the national stage. While we have always stood in solidarity with the black and brown communities that face these injustices, we have been less vocal than the cause requires. No longer.

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KATTEN HONORED AMONG BEST LAW FIRMS FOR WOMEN BY _WORKING MOTHER_ Katten earned a spot on _Working Mother’s_ 13th annual "Best Law Firms for Women" list, recognizing firms with best practices in finding, retaining, promoting and developing women attorneys.

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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.

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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.

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KATTEN NAMED A BEST PLACE TO WORK FOR LGBTQ EQUALITY BY THE HUMAN

RIGHTS CAMPAIGN

Receiving a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), Katten was designated a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

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KATTEN SELECTED AMONG "2020+ TOP COMPANIES FOR EXECUTIVE WOMEN" Katten was named one of the "2020+ Top Companies for Executive Women" by Working Mother Media, and was listed among the top 75 workplaces for women who want to advance through the corporate ranks.

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KATTEN'S STANCE ON RACIAL INJUSTICE As a community, we have watched with heavy hearts and troubled minds as the recent manifestations of racial injustice have played out on the national stage. While we have always stood in solidarity with the black and brown communities that face these injustices, we have been less vocal than the cause requires. No longer.

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KATTEN HONORED AMONG BEST LAW FIRMS FOR WOMEN BY _WORKING MOTHER_ Katten earned a spot on _Working Mother’s_ 13th annual "Best Law Firms for Women" list, recognizing firms with best practices in finding, retaining, promoting and developing women attorneys.

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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.

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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.

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NAVIGATING A CRITICAL JOINT VENTURE TRANSACTION Attorneys in the Health Care and Corporate practices, in the Dallas office, represented Genesis Physicians Group in a joint venture transaction with Innovista Health Solutions.

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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.

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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_.

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SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE OF INFRINGEMENT CLAIM Intellectual Property partner Floyd Mandell and associate Julia Mazur won a crucial victory for client PepsiCo’s Gatorade in a landmark federal trademark case that was named one of the top ten IP decisions of 2019 by legal periodical Law 360. The case involves the fair use doctrine and establishes an important precedent for future trademark

disputes.

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NAVIGATING A CRITICAL JOINT VENTURE TRANSACTION Attorneys in the Health Care and Corporate practices, in the Dallas office, represented Genesis Physicians Group in a joint venture transaction with Innovista Health Solutions.

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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.

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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_.

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SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE OF INFRINGEMENT CLAIM Intellectual Property partner Floyd Mandell and associate Julia Mazur won a crucial victory for client PepsiCo’s Gatorade in a landmark federal trademark case that was named one of the top ten IP decisions of 2019 by legal periodical Law 360. The case involves the fair use doctrine and establishes an important precedent for future trademark

disputes.

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NAVIGATING A CRITICAL JOINT VENTURE TRANSACTION Attorneys in the Health Care and Corporate practices, in the Dallas office, represented Genesis Physicians Group in a joint venture transaction with Innovista Health Solutions.

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Katten Survey Reveals SPACs Continue to Be Viewed as Favorable Investment Opportunities

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Katten Launches 2021 SPAC Survey Report

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May 27, 2021

New York Expands Liability Provisions for New York Real Estate

Transfer Tax

May 26, 2021

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