Katten announced that a team of four prominent litigators — Eliot Lauer, Jacques Semmelman, Gabe Hertzberg and Julia Mosse — have joined Katten's New York office as partners in the Commercial Litigation practice, further growing the firm's East Coast presence.

"This is an accomplished team that brings a wealth of courtroom experience, spanning decades, which benefits our clients who seek our counsel in helping protect their business needs," said David Crichlow, chair of Katten's Commercial Litigation practice. "Their broad array of knowledge in civil, criminal, regulatory and investigative matters further enhances Katten's capabilities in handling complex proceedings strategically and efficiently."

Prior to joining Katten in December, the group worked together for many years at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, where Lauer was co-chair of the Litigation practice.

Lauer, Semmelman, Hertzberg and Mosse are the latest partners to join Katten's New York office, which recently relocated to a newly renovated space at the iconic Rockefeller Center. Lateral partners new to Katten this past year in New York include Affordable Housing and Community Development co-chair Louise Carroll and partner Eddy Park, Commercial Litigation partner Geoffrey Young, Financial Markets and Funds partners Ilene Froom and Stephen Morris, Health Care partner James Saling, Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity partner Christopher Isaacs, Real Estate partner Julie Lee, and Securities Litigation partner Sarah Eichenberger.

"We are thrilled to welcome this extraordinary group to our New York office. Collectively, their reputation and credibility are highly respected in the legal industry and business community," said Chris DiAngelo, Katten's New York office managing partner. "They are great additions to our growing presence in New York, which enables us to more readily serve our clients in the world's top financial center."