Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

[7] The firm's trusts and estates practice was recognized as an industry leader in the Chambers High Net Worth 2017 guide for top talent and cross-border excellence.

[13] Katten is frequently honored for its diversity and women's programs[14] by legal publications such as MultiCultural Law Magazine,[15] mainstream publications such as Working Mother magazine[16] and by business groups such as the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) rankings of Top 50 Companies for Executive Women.

[19] The firm was recognized by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity as a Top Performer and recipient of the Compass Award in 2018 and 2019.

[20] Katten was certified for meeting the standards of the Mansfield Rule 2.0,[21] which directs law firms to consider at least 30 percent women, LGBTQ+ and minority attorneys for significant leadership roles.