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AmLaw 200Vault #78

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Chicago, IL·8 offices

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.

Exploring Opportunities at Katten?

VortexLegal has relationships at Katten and can give you a candid read on whether your background is a strong fit — and what the lateral process typically looks like.

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