Firm Overview
Katten is a Chicago-based firm with a highly regarded financial services regulatory practice and strong real estate, private equity, and litigation capabilities. The firm's culture is known for being more entrepreneurial than some BigLaw peers.
Associate Experience
Associates at Katten benefit from genuine partner access and real substantive responsibility in the firm's core practice areas. The Chicago-headquartered culture is notably collegial.
Lateral Recruiting Context
Katten actively recruits in financial services, real estate, and PE across its offices. The firm is a strong destination for Chicago-based laterals and for financial services practitioners in other markets.
Rankings
Vault Law 100#78
TierAmLaw 200
Firm Size
Total Lawyers606
Associates214
Partners295
Counsel87
Assoc : Partner0.7 : 1
*as of May 2026
Chambers USA Band 1
- Financial Services Regulation
- Real Estate
Practice Strengths
Financial ServicesPrivate EquityReal EstateCorporateLitigationIP
Key Markets
ChicagoNew YorkWashington DCDallasLos AngelesCharlotteLondonShanghai
