News
September 2026
We are pleased to announce that our firm has been selected for inclusion in the Chambers USA: Spotlight 2027 Guide. Katten & Temple, LLP was recognized as a premier boutique practice in Illinois for Commercial Litigation.
August 2026
Kristi Nelson and Nancy Temple participated in the ACCs annual golf outing at Cantigny as part of Katten & Temple LLP sponsorship.
August 2026
Katten & Temple, LLP moved to new larger office space at 33 North Dearborn Street, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60602.
July 2026
Secured a complete defense verdict for our client after a fiveweek bench trial involving claims of fraudulent inducement, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, accounting, and breach of contract arising from an investment in a startup business.
June 2026
Kristi Nelson honored with the Distinguished Service Award by Chicago Volunteer Legal Service Award for her exceptional commitment to providing pro bono work within the Immigration Law program, ensuring that vulnerable Chicagoans receive free, high-quality, vital legal advocacy.
April 2026
Katten & Temple, LLP celebrated 18th Anniversary.
March 2026
Nancy Temple successfully defeated summary Judgement for a client in a defamation claim in federal court in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
February 2026
Nancy Temple honored with the Non-Alumni Award for Excellence in the Field of Law by St. Ignatius College Prep for exemplifying personal integrity, outstanding leadership in law practice, and community involvement.
April 2025
Katten & Temple is pleased to announce that Kristi Nelson has joined the firm as partner. Kristi most recently served as Immigration Law Judge after being appointed by former U.S. Attorney Merrick Garland. She has served as a partner in boutique law firms handling complex commercial and employment litigation and investigations. Kristi has taught as an adjunct law professor at John Marshall Law School.
April 2025
Katten & Temple celebrated its 17th anniversary.
March 2025
Katten & Temple is pleased to announce that Anthony Nguyen has joined the firm as senior counsel. Anthony graduated from Chicago Kent Law School after obtaining a degree from the University of Michigan, has practiced at large and small firms and most recently was Inspector General of the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.
March 2025
Nancy Temple and Jeff Tone successfully resolved all civil and administrative enforcement claims in representing the former chairman of a large minority-owned national bank that failed in 2014
January 2025
The firm reached a successful resolution of pending Michigan federal court litigation on behalf of the Dean Emeritus of Michigan State University’s business school. Nancy Temple and William Bruce represented the client in this matter.
January 2025
The Supreme Court denied certiorari in a trade secrets case in which Mitch Katten and William Bruce had successfully won a motion to stay in federal court in Chicago pending resolution of a parallel New Jersey state court action. After oral argument by William Bruce, the Seventh Circuit affirmed in April 2024.
November 2024
Nancy Temple and William Bruce won summary judgment for a client in a class action federal securities case filed in Arizona federal court arising out of sale of bonds for a waste facility. John George also represented the client in this case.
October 2024
Brad Kapnick and Nancy Temple successfully resolved claims for a client after a two-week jury trial in Hawaii federal court involving breach of fiduciary duty and malpractice claims by a trusts and estates lawyer.
September 2024
Nancy Temple defeated a motion to dismiss a defamation claim brought on behalf of a client in Michigan federal court against the publicly held owner of the largest local broadcasting group.
July 2024
Nancy Temple won dismissal of a commercial debtor’s counterclaims and affirmative defenses to the firm’s bank client’s complaint in state court in Chicago, Illinois.
February 2024
The Circuit Court of Cook County denied a commercial debtor’s motion to dismiss claims brought by a bank. Nancy Temple represents the bank.
December 2023
Nancy Temple and Jeff Tone successfully resolved an insurance coverage claim brought in Minnesota state court for a manufacturing client involving physical damage to its products.
March 2023
Nancy Temple and Jeff Tone won summary judgment in federal court in Chicago for a client in alleged fraud claims arising out of investments in hotels.
February 2023
Nancy Temple won summary judgment in the Circuit Court of Cook County in favor of a business owner whose neighboring business had improperly used an easement.