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  Katten is a full-service law firm with more than 600 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. We strive to be a firm of first choice for clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services nationally and globally. While Katten offers an extensive range of legal services across numerous industries, our core areas of practice are corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, environmental, commercial finance, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property and trusts and estates. Among our clients are a wide range of public and private companies, including a third of the Fortune 100, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

  The firm has a uniquely flexible and entrepreneurial culture that fosters partnerships with our clients. Knowing the law is not enough. We understand our clients’ business objectives and address their legal needs in a manner that is consistent with the “big picture.” We have earned a reputation for being trusted business advisors, and we demonstrate our value every day in the successful results we achieve.

  Katten further understands the advantage of diversity within the firm, and is consistently honored for its diversity program. We value the talents and perspectives of our diverse teams of attorneys, which enhance our ability to successfully serve our clients.

  Katten and its attorneys serve the community with the same unwavering dedication, commitment to hard work and legal excellence that they bring to all matters handled by the firm. Through our pro bono program, attorneys and other legal professionals give their time, resources and talent to serve individuals and organizations in need, to engage in important national litigation, and to partner with local legal service providers to ensure access to the justice system. We understand that by enriching the lives of those around us, we grow as a firm and as individuals. Beyond pro bono legal representation, Katten is invested in making a positive impact on our communities through sponsorship of local community service programs and the charitable activities of our attorneys and staff.

Contributing authors from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP:

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Avi Badash Associate Avi Badash concentrates his practice in financial services matters. Mr. Badash earned his BBA in marketing, magna cum laude, from Baruch College, City University of New York and his JD from...	Craig A. Barbarosh Partner Craig A. Barbarosh handles major creditor and debtor engagements throughout the country, and clients describe him as “a truly amazing and effective attorney” and as “a...
Peter J. Battaglioli Contract Customs and Trade Auditor Peter J. Battaglioli is a member of the Global Trade Advisory Group, a division of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. The Global Trade Advisory Group (GTAG) specializes in providing multi-...	Edward Black Partner Edward Black, a partner in Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP, has a wide range of funds and financial services experience. He has acted for securities, commodities and derivatives...
James M. Brady Associate   James Brady concentrates his practice in financial services matters.	Dustin Branch Partner Dustin Branch concentrates his practice in the representation of landlords and other creditors in chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and non-bankruptcy workouts, as well as in other matters...
Blake J. Brockway Associate Blake J. Brockway concentrates his practice in financial service matters. Mr. Brockway received his Bachelor of Science, with distinction, from Iowa State University in 2005. He received...	Jennifer Brooks Associate Jennifer Brooks practices in the areas of insolvency, creditors' rights and corporate restructuring. She has represented lenders, official and ad hoc committees, bondholders, distressed...
Shannon S. Broome Partner Shannon S. Broome, head of the firm's Air Quality and Climate Change Practice, counsels clients and represents them in litigation on environmental matters before federal...	Gregory K. Brown Partner Gregory K. Brown’s practice emphasizes Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), ERISA fiduciary matters, tax-qualified retirement plans, executive compensation and ERISA litigation.
Christopher K. Buch Associate Christopher Buch’s practice encompasses a wide range of employee benefits matters: qualified plans including employee stock ownership plans; non-qualified plans and Section 409A...

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James J. Calder Partner James J. Calder devotes his practice to antitrust and competition law. He is co-head of the firm’s Antitrust and Competition Practice.	Michael R. Callahan Partner Michael R. Callahan has been a practicing health care attorney for 30 years, assisting hospital, health system and medical staff clients on a variety of health care legal issues...
Claudia Callaway Partner Claudia Callaway focuses her practice on the defense of state and federal class actions regarding consumer protection and consumer finance laws, representing clients in multiple...	Bonnie L. Chmil Associate Bonnie Lynn Chmil concentrates her practice in litigation, and has represented clients in a wide range of matters involving contracts, trusts and estates, securities, regulatory matters,...
Jason F. Clouser Associate Jason F. Clouser concentrates his practice in litigation and dispute resolution matters.	David P. Cohen Partner David P. Cohen focuses his practice on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, finance and development. Mr. Cohen has broad experience representing developers, lenders and investors in all...
Christina L. Costley Associate Christina L. Costley's practice focuses on business litigation. Ms. Costley represents public corporations and their officers and directors in securities class actions, shareholder...	Tanya L. Curtis Partner Tanya L. Curtis focuses her practice primarily on intellectual property, information technology, and e-business and other Internet-related matters.

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Bret J. Danow Partner Bret J. Danow is a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.  Mr. Danow concentrates his practice in intellectual property law with an emphasis on...	Guy C. Dempsey, Jr. Partner Guy Dempsey’s practice is concentrated on derivatives and structured products and on bank regulation. He is exceptionally familiar with the workings of over-the-counter derivatives...
Karen B. Dine Partner Karen B. Dine practices in the areas of financial restructuring, bankruptcy, insolvency and related corporate law. Ms. Dine represents institutional lenders, secured lenders, indenture...	Elizabeth Dominguez Associate Elizabeth Dominguez concentrates her practice in real estate matters.
William J. Dorsey Partner William Dorsey, a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice, practices in the areas of creditors’ rights, real estate, complex commercial and intellectual...	William J. Dorsey Partner William Dorsey, a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice, practices in the areas of creditors’ rights, real estate, complex commercial and intellectual...
Lisa A. Dunsky Partner Lisa Dunsky has extensive experience in commodities law and advises a wide range of clients on regulatory and enforcement matters relating to cleared derivatives, including traditional...

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Joseph E. Gallo Associate Joseph Gallo concentrates his practice in securities litigation and dispute resolution matters.	Doron S. Goldstein Partner Doron Goldstein’s practice primarily deals with intellectual property, information technology and advertising, marketing and branded entertainment transactions and counseling,...
Michael S. Gordon Partner Michael S. Gordon has a broad range of commercial litigation experience, and regularly represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings,...	Russell E. Greenblatt Partner Russell E. Greenblatt concentrates his practice in employee benefits. Before joining the firm in 1980, Mr. Greenblatt served as an attorney advisor with the Employee Plans and Exempt...
Christina Grigorian Special Counsel Christina J. Grigorian counsels clients in all matters related to banks, bank holding companies, and state and foreign-licensed consumer and commercial lenders. Ms. Grigorian provides...	Michelle Griswold Associate Michelle Griswold concentrates her practice in corporate matters.

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Arthur W. Hahn Partner Arthur Hahn is a member of the firm's Executive Committee and National Co-Head of the Financial Services Practice. Mr. Hahn has a multifaceted practice, including:...	Andrew M. Halbert Associate Andrew M. Halbert concentrates his practice in corporate matters.
Megan Hardiman Partner Megan Hardiman draws on her broad regulatory background to advise clients on Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute compliance matters, state fee-splitting and corporate practice of medicine...	Christian B. Hennion Associate Christian B. Hennion concentrates his practice in financial services matters.
Gary W. Howell Partner Gary W. Howell focuses his practice in ERISA fiduciary matters, tax-qualified retirement plans and ERISA litigation. A significant portion of Mr. Howell's practice involves ...	Brian Huben Partner Brian D. Huben concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, representation of creditors in bankruptcy, and retail shopping center owners, managers and developers in state and federal...

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Julia L. Kasper Associate Julia Kasper focuses her practice on resolving intellectual property disputes, including trademark and patent litigation.	Katten Muchin Rosenman Katten is a full-service law firm with more than 600 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. We strive to be a firm of first choice for clients seeking...
Ann M. Kim Partner Ann M. Kim is head of the Employee Benefits Practice. Ms. Kim advises employers on a broad range of ERISA and employee benefits-related matters. Her clients include international...	Stacey D. Mckee Knight Partner Stacey McKee Knight concentrates her litigation practice in the areas of labor and employment law. Ms. McKee Knight represents management in a variety of labor relations matters, including...
Robert L. Kohl Partner Mr. Kohl is National Co-Chair of Katten Muchin Rosenman's Securities Practice. He concentrates his practice in public company representation, including corporate financing matters, as well...	David S. Kravitz Associate David S. Kravitz concentrates his practice in corporate matters.
Eric Kuwana Partner Eric Kuwana is the trial lawyer of choice for many companies and individuals in high-exposure and high-profile disputes in federal and state courts across the country. In recent years, Mr....

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Nathaniel W. Lalone Senior Associate Nathaniel Lalone is a senior associate at Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP. Nathaniel has a broad range of experience in the international reach of US financial services regulation, including...	Elizabeth D. Langdale Associate Elizabeth D. Langdale concentrates her practice in litigation and dispute resolution matters.
Daniel B. Lange Partner Daniel B. Lange concentrates his practice in employee benefits and executive compensation matters.	Lorie Soares Lazarus Partner Lorie Soares Lazarus focuses her practice on the representation of domestic and international commercial banks and other institutional lenders, institutional investment funds, REITS and...
Lawrence D. Levin Partner Lawrence D. Levin concentrates his practice in corporate and securities law and is co-head of the firm's national Securities Law Practice. Mr. Levin advises corporate clients and...	Mark A. Limardo Partner Mark A. Limardo concentrates his practice in corporate and tax planning for complex commercial transactions in a variety of industries (including insurance brokerage, reinsurance, banking...
Robert Loewy Special Counsel Robert Loewy concentrates his practice in tax planning and litigation. Mr. Loewy advises domestic and foreign clients on a broad range of US and international tax issues. His practice is...	Michael J. Lohnes Partner Michael J. Lohnes focuses his practice on disputes related to the financial services industry, state and federal securities laws, regulatory and internal investigations, and anti-fraud...
Timothy J. Lynes Partner Timothy J. Lynes is the head of the firm’s Aviation Practice. He has represented manufacturers, lessors, airlines and their insurers for more than 25 years. Mr. Lynes' ...

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Floyd A. Mandell Partner Floyd A. Mandell, national co-head of the firm's Intellectual Property Practice and co-head of the Trademarks Practice, practices primarily in the area of intellectual property...	Sanjay Mehta Partner Sanjay Mehta is a partner with Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP who focuses on advising financial institutions, corporate groups and investment funds on the direct and indirect taxation...
Tenley Mochizuki Associate Tenley Mochizuki concentrates her practice in litigation and dispute resolution matters.	Kathleen H. Moriarty Partner Kathleen H. Moriarty concentrates her practice on financial services matters. She has extensive experience in the establishment and representation of exchange-traded investment companies (...

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Carolyn Passen Associate Carolyn M. Passen concentrates her practice in the area of intellectual property litigation and counseling. Ms. Passen has represented clients in a variety of complex intellectual property...	Timothy J. Patenode Partner Timothy J. Patenode is the Chicago head of Katten's Real Estate Litigation Practice. Since 1981 and through multiple business cycles, Mr. Patenode has concentrated his practice on...
Ross Pazzol Partner Ross Pazzol focuses his practice on a broad range of financial services matters. He concentrates on, and has significant experience in, the regulation of broker-dealers, futures commission...	Devan H. Popat Associate Devan H. Popat concentrates his practice in real estate matters.
Corporate Practice Our Corporate Practice provides sophisticated transactional representation and business counseling to national and global companies in a wide range of industries. Attorneys in the practice...	Douglas W. Pyle Associate Douglas W. Pyle represents lenders, investors and developers in all aspects of commercial real estate and finance transactions, with an emphasis on the acquisition, disposition, financing...

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Dean N. Razavi Associate Dean Razavi concentrates his practice in litigation and dispute resolution matters. Mr. Razavi earned his undergraduate degree (BA) from Vanderbilt University and his law degree (JD) from...	William M. Regan Partner William M. Regan represents banks, hedge funds, issuers and senior executives in securities class actions, complex financial product litigations, and regulatory and enforcement actions....
Mark J. Reyes Associate Mark J. Reyes concentrates his practice in mergers and acquisitions, securities and corporate matters, including representing issuers in public offerings and private placements of equity...	Peter J. Riebling Partner Peter J. Riebling devotes his practice to the management, litigation and licensing of intellectual property rights.
Eric R. Rock Partner Eric R. Rock concentrates his practice in customs and international trade matters. His areas of expertise include the tariff classification, valuation and eligibility of merchandise for...	Michael M. Rosensaft Partner Michael Rosensaft focuses his litigation practice on representing individuals and businesses in white collar criminal matters, regulatory enforcement matters, corporate internal...
Kenneth M. Rosenzweig Partner Kenneth M. Rosenzweig focuses his practice on financial services matters, with an emphasis on the trading and clearing of financial instruments. Mr. Rosenzweig’s clients include...	Jennifer C. Ryan Partner Jennifer C. Ryan is a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice, focusing on the defense of publicly traded companies and their directors and officers in a...

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James D. Van De Graaff Partner James D. Van De Graaff focuses his practice on financial services with an emphasis on the regulation of broker-dealers. Mr. Van De Graaff joined the firm after having served as General...

Bruce G. Vanyo Partner Bruce G. Vanyo has been called by many of his peers the “Dean of Securities Litigation.” During his 34 years in practice, Mr. Vanyo has defended more major securities cases (...

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Richard H. Zelichov Richard H. Zelichov’s practice encompasses a wide range of commercial litigation matters, with particular emphasis representing public companies and their directors and officers in...

Mark S. Zolno Of Counsel Mark S. Zolno is the founder and Head of the Customs and International Trade Practice. His experience is in tariff classification, rates of duty and valuation of imported...