Katten Announces New Partner Class of 2025

Katten, a law firm, announced today that 11 lawyers will be promoted to partner status starting September 1, 2025. Katten’s Chair, Gil M. Soffer, said, “This is a major achievement for these talented lawyers. Their promotion shows how much the firm values their hard work, excellent legal skills, and strong relationships with clients and colleagues.”

The following lawyers were chosen to become partners:

• Ava R. Alim, Real Estate Investment and Finance, Charlotte
• Christopher Collins, Financial Markets and Regulation, London
• Christopher T. Cook, Insurance and Health Care Fraud Litigation, New York
• Fabiola Fox, Capital Markets, Dallas
• Michaela C. Holcombe, Commercial Litigation, Charlotte
• Kelly N. Hutchinson, Government and Public Finance, Chicago
• Matthew R. Jennings, Structured Finance and Securitization, New York
• Elise W. Michael, Investment Management and Trading, New York
• Michelle R. Poncetta, Real Estate Investment and Finance, Los Angeles
• Zachary M. Schmitz, Financial Markets Litigation and Enforcement, Chicago
• Karolen S. Younan, Health Care, Chicago

Katten is a law firm with about 700 lawyers in offices across the U.S., London, and Shanghai. The firm collaborates with clients worldwide in various areas, including business law, finance, real estate, and other sectors. You can learn more by visiting their website at katten.com.