Mitchell B. Katten

Linda is one of the top appellate lawyers in the United States, as recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US , and The Best Lawyers in America® . Clients describe her as “a tremendously talented, thoughtful lawyer, very assertive about defending her clients’ interests.” Linda founded the firm’s award-winning Appellate & Critical Motions Practice and now co-leads the firm’s Litigation Department. She also serves on the Firm's Executive Committee. She ha...

Rob has more than 25 years of experience advising financial institutions on mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings, recapitalizations, and contract negotiations. Clients have commented that Rob is personable, efficient, strategic, and committed to his clients’ success. Rob is a co-chair of Barack Ferrazzano’s Financial Institutions Group. Rob focuses his practice on serving financial institutions in all their corporate needs, including advising them on t...

James M. Witz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. James M. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized James M. Witz since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James M. Witz is held by other lawyers.

Kathryn Siegel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Kathryn practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn Siegel since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kathryn Siegel is held by other lawyers.

Neil T. Kawashima has a diverse practice, representing wealthy individuals and families on matters related to estate and gift planning, business succession and governance, and estate and trust administration. Neil’s clients include owners of privately-held businesses, beneficiaries of long-term trusts, fiduciaries and entrepreneurs. Neil has advised his clients regarding traditional and novel uses of trusts, wealth transfer strategies, business control mechanisms such as voting trusts a...

Bryan is described by his clients as an absolutely first-class attorney with tremendous experience in virtually every real estate asset class. Through multiple real estate cycles, in good times and bad, Bryan’s experience and judgment have guided his clients to achieve their goals. Bryan has been helping institutional investors, investment advisors, public and private real estate companies, REITs and other financial institutions close their most important deals for almost 30 years. Over...

Jacqueline M. Vidmar has more than thirty five years of environmental law experience, brings wealth of knowledge to transactional and regulatory matters and disputes. She represents companies in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, public utilities, health care and pharmaceuticals, transportation (rail and pipeline), and real estate. Ms. Vidmar excels in real estate portfolio management, M&A due diligence, contaminated property disputes, remediation and development, defense o...

Steve brings a unique set of global experiences to his clients, having honed his investigation skills as a federal prosecutor, demonstrated his courtroom expertise leading or co-leading fourteen trials, and having developed a pragmatic approach to client service while in-house as a chief compliance officer and litigator at a multinational Fortune 500 company. Steve is a former U.S. federal prosecutor, an experienced trial lawyer, and a former chief compliance officer and senior litigation cou...

Catherine Krenz Doan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Catherine practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine Krenz Doan since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Catherine Krenz Doan is held by other lawyers.

Tonya, chair of the Litigation & Disputes practice group, is a trusted legal partner for businesses navigating complex litigation, with a strong focus on product liability defense and risk mitigation counseling. She combines practical insight with strategic thinking to deliver efficient, results-driven representation. Clients value Tonya’s commitment to long-term success over quick settlements. She positions cases for strength at every stage – summary judgment, mediation, and ...