Jennifer Wolfe has been announced as the new office managing partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman in Chicago, succeeding in a role crucial to the firm that was established in the city half a century ago, as reported by Bloomberg Law Automation.
Wolfe brings a wealth of experience from within the ranks of Katten itself, having dedicated her career to the company’s private credit practice. Her work included representing middle-market lenders across high-value transactions in a range of industries.
Since joining the firm in 2000, Wolfe has developed an expansive private credit practice that has worked on various sizes and types of deals, including senior secured credit facilities totalling more than $1 billion for transactions backed by equity sponsors.
Her promotion to office managing partner in Chicago reflects the firm’s recognition of Wolfe’s expertise and dedication, and resonates with Katten’s longstanding commitment to fostering talent from within its ranks. The move is expected to provide continued leadership and stability in the ever-evolving legal landscape.