Katten

Hiring pace10 roles / 90d
Founded1974
Team size501-1000
HQChicago, Illinois
IndustriesLegalLaw PracticeProfessional ServicesCorporate LawPrivate Equity

About Katten

Katten is a full-service law firm with nearly 650 attorneys operating across multiple continents, including offices throughout the United States, London, and Shanghai. The firm serves a diverse clientele spanning public and private companies—including a third of the Fortune 100—as well as government and nonprofit organizations and individuals. Katten's core practice areas encompass corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, private credit, intellectual property, and trusts and estates, enabling the firm to deliver sophisticated, high-value legal services on both national and global scales.

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Company at a glance

Location
Chicago, Illinois
Websitekatten.com
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Founders & Leadership

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Allan Wood

Chief Operating Officer at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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Andrew Sprogis

Legal innovation, AI and operational executive working with clients, client teams and operational teams to leverage AI and process to increase efficiency and modernize delivery models.

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Daphne Pendleton

Chief Administrative Officer at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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David Furey

Chief Operating Officer at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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Derek Ladgenski

Partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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Location

About the Team

Team Distribution

  • Operations & Management92%
  • Specialized Services4%
  • Business Development2%
  • Technology1%

Where the Team Studied

  1. 1.University of Illinois
  2. 2.Northwestern University
  3. 3.University of Michigan
  4. 4.University of Chicago
  5. 5.DePaul University

Team Worked At

  • Mayer Brown
  • A&O Shearman
  • Paul Hastings
  • Winston & Strawn LLP
  • Clifford Chance

Team Composition

1507 people
  • Legal1 senior405
  • Business Development2 senior311
  • Operations6 senior219
  • Administrative5 senior110
  • Accounting63
  • Finance5 senior55
  • Information Technology3 senior49
  • Leadership7 senior25

Culture & values

The firm has a uniquely flexible and entrepreneurial culture

The culture fosters partnerships with clients

The firm emphasizes understanding clients' business objectives and addressing legal needs in the context of the 'big picture'

The firm positions itself as trusted business advisors

Life at Katten

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