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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

525 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60661-3693
(312) 902-5200

Overview

Introduction

Don’t assume that Katten’s casual, friendly culture indicates a lack of challenging, interesting work for the firm’s nearly 700 attorneys. Associates across more than a dozen offices around the globe have plenty of opportunities for early hands-on experience. Associates value the firm’s strong support of pro bono work, as well as other perks.

Firm Stats


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Total No. Attorneys (2024)

500 - 750

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No. of Partners Named (2023)

10

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Featured Rankings

Vault Law 100


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No. of 1st Year Associates Hired (2023)

13


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No. of Summer Associates (2024)

46 total (37 2Ls; 9 1Ls)


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Base Salary

1st year: $225,000

About the Firm

With roots in Chicago, Katten has grown to nearly 700 attorneys across more than a dozen offices around the globe. The firm is known for its Corporate, Finance, Healthcare, and Litigation practices.

First Chicago, Then the World

Frustrated with stodgy conventional methods of BigLaw management, 24 attorneys struck out on their own in 1974 to form Katten Muchin Zavis in the Windy City. With an emphasis on supporting an entrepreneurial and innovative culture, which remains evident today, Katten spent 15 years building its reputation in Chicago before branching out in 1989 to Los Angeles; Washington, DC; and New York. After its merger with the venerable Manhattan firm Rosenman & Colin in 2002, the firm continued to expand, adding eight offices nationwide and two offices overseas, i...

Diversity at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

"Consistent with our founding principles of client service and legal innovation, diversity is one of the core values by which we do business every day. We are committed to having the brightest lawyers on our team at Katten, and we recognize that the best talent is diverse in many ways, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, experience, and thought. The strength and success of our law firm requires the inclusion of people with different insights and experiences, resulting in more creative solutions..."

Perks & Benefits


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