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🎙️ We are excited to release the latest episode of the TMA Chicago/Midwest Chapter’s podcast! Listen here as host and Insolvency and Restructuring Partner Paul Musser speaks with Jonathan Weinberg, who serves as co-head of the Portfolio Group at Monroe Capital LLC. They discuss Jonathan’s career path in restructuring, comparisons and contrasts between private credit and traditional bank lending horizons, the importance of borrower relationships and networking with peers, the rise of independent directors in distressed situations and the significance of early intervention in workouts. Jonathan also delves into building trust through networking within the restructuring community, which he emphasizes as essential to professional growth. Listen to the episode - https://bit.ly/4hHr8Pw #Podcast #Restructuring #DistressedDebt #Lending #TMAChicagoMidwest

In an article published by Bloomberg Law, Partner and Financial Markets and Regulation Co-Chair Dan Davis and Financial Markets and Funds Associate Alexander Kim examine the recent Fifth Circuit ruling in Van Loon v. US Treasury and its profound implications for the future of blockchain technology and smart contract development. The article delves into the nuances of this landmark decision and its impact on the distinction between mutable and immutable smart contracts. Read more to explore how this ruling could reshape your approach to smart contract development - https://bit.ly/3CEZUu2 #Blockchain #SmartContracts #Technology

👏 We are thrilled to share that leading Structured Finance and Securitization attorney Seth Messner is the new managing partner of our Washington, DC office. Seth joined Katten in 2004 and counsels on a wide range of domestic and international financing transactions. "Seth is an exceptionally skilled and experienced structured finance attorney who has filled several leadership roles within the firm. We are confident that he will lead the DC office with the same dedication and excellence that he has shown his clients," said Katten Chairman Gil Soffer. For more - https://bit.ly/40K0TRQ #TeamKatten #Leadership

To celebrate Black History Month, Partner and Co-Chair of the Financial Markets and Regulation practice group, Carl Kennedy, discussed what he’s doing to inspire future generations. He highlights how crucial role models have been in his own career and how mentoring has enabled him to give back to diverse associates within the firm. Carl serves on the board of Breakthrough New York, an organization that empowers students to graduate from college and access a fulfilling career. In helping the nonprofit plan and maximize their impact, Carl hopes to reach even more children throughout New York City. Get to know Carl - https://lnkd.in/dWv9J7Wf #BlackHistoryMonth #TeamKatten

For our Winter 2025 issue of The Katten Kattwalk/Kattison Avenue, we sat down with London Intellectual Property Partner Nathan Smith, who joined the firm in January. He tells us about his journey into IP law, which began with a serendipitous university project that sparked a passion and has led him to become a trusted advisor to some of the world's leading brands. Nathan’s approach to global trademark clearance and complex IP transactions demonstrates his commitment to providing strategic, tailored advice. He believes in blending legal acumen with commercial insight to solve business challenges while building strong, lasting client relationships. Learn more about Nathan - https://bit.ly/4hjlgMM #KattenKattwalk #KattisonAvenue #IPLaw #UK

The fall/winter issue of The Banking Law Journal published two articles authored by Katten’s real estate attorneys, including “Your Loss, Your Gain: Structuring to Avoid Tax Gains in Commercial Foreclosures” by Partner Glenn Miller, co-chair of our Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice, and Associate Bob Baker, as well as a piece by Partner and Department Chair Tim Little, Partner and Real Estate Investment and Finance Chair Scott Vetri, Partner Olga Gurtovaya and Senior Counsel Kenneth Jacobson titled “Basel lll Endgame: Will Banks Have to Increase Their Capital Requirements?” Read more here - https://bit.ly/4glSzgC #RealEstate #CommercialRealEstate #Foreclosures

World Trademark Review recognized Katten and our Intellectual Property attorneys in the 2025 edition of WTR 1000 – The World's Leading Trademark Professionals. WTR 1000 is a research directory solely focused on trademark practices and practitioners that identifies leaders in key jurisdictions worldwide. WTR 1000 ranked Katten nationally as well as regionally in Illinois, New York and Washington, DC. Intellectual Property Partners Karen Artz Ash and Floyd Mandell, national co-chairs of our Trademark/Copyright/Privacy Group, Bret Danow, Kristin Achterhof, Jessica Kraver, Mike Justus, Terence Ross and Nathan Smith, along with Intellectual Property Counsel Carolyn (Miller) Passen, Litigation Partner and Deputy General Counsel David Halberstadter and Chairman Emeritus Roger Furey, also received individual distinctions in the areas of "prosecution and strategy" and "enforcement and litigation." Read more: https://bit.ly/4jBWRn0 #TeamKatten #WTR1000 #IPLaw

Commercial Litigation Partner Jacques Semmelman was quoted in an article by The Wire regarding US prosecutors’ intent to seek a waiver of the rule of specialty in the extradition treaty between the United States and the Czech Republic concerning Indian national Nikhil Gupta. Read more: https://bit.ly/3EpUjbx #Extradition #USProsecution

Antitrust Partners David Gonen and Mark Ciani share their thoughts on the FTC’s pursuit of roll-up schemes, including the agency’s likely approach under the second Trump administration. Read their article here - https://bit.ly/4hhySYQ #TrumpAdministration #RollUpScheme #Litigation #FTC

⭐ We are thrilled to welcome Ben Griffith back to Katten as a partner in our Health Care practice. "Ben is an outstanding attorney who offers best-in-class counsel to clients across the health care services industry on their most complex transactional and health care regulatory matters," said Kenya Woodruff, partner and national chair of the firm's Health Care practice. Ben, previously the top attorney at GI Alliance, has a national practice advising private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, with a particular focus on representing physician practice management platforms, as well as hospitals and health systems, on mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures and physician alignment strategies. For more - https://bit.ly/3EwXrCl #TeamKatten #HealthCare #PE