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Katelyn Polantz

Katelyn Polantz

Katelyn Polantz is a Washington, D.C.-based data editor and staff reporter at ALM. She has written about law firm business and economics, lobbying and the federal government for the National Law Journal and ALM since 2014. She is originally from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.

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July 20, 2017 | National Law Journal

The Washington Wrap Podcast: Episode Two

Episode two of the National Law Journal's weekly podcast with Beth Frerking and Katelyn Polantz.

By Beth Frerking and Katelyn Polantz

1 minute read

July 19, 2017 | National Law Journal

FBI Nominee to Senate: Trump FCPA Probe Not Off-Limits

On Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee received answers from Christopher Wray to questions that directly addressed Wray's perception of his firm King & Spalding and the legal enforcement he may do if confirmed as FBI director.

By Katelyn Polantz

28 minute read

July 17, 2017 | National Law Journal

New Nixon Peabody Leader; Cooley, Winston Lure Partners; Kasowitz Unleashed

Washington Wrap is a weekly roundup of Big Law hires and other Washington, D.C., legal industry news.

By Katelyn Polantz

12 minute read

July 16, 2017 | International Edition

Norton Rose partner takes Russia role for Jared Kushner as Hogan Lovells partner joins Trump team

WilmerHale partner steps back from representing Trump's son-in-law Kushner on Russia collusion inquiries

By Katelyn Polantz and Cogan Schneier

4 minute read

July 14, 2017 | National Law Journal

Jamie Gorelick Retreats From Russia Probe, Will Counsel Kushner on Ethics, Disclosures

The Wilmer bigwig no longer represents Jared Kushner related to ongoing Russia investigations, but she continues to advise him on ethics issues and regarding his security and financial disclosures. That too will end but it's “hard to know” when, she said.

By Katelyn Polantz

4 minute read

July 14, 2017 | National Law Journal

Ty Cobb Resigns from Hogan Lovells To Join Trump Legal Team

Ty Cobb's appointment to represent the president comes as other Hogan Lovells' partners' work to oppose the administration.

By Katelyn Polantz and Cogan Schneier

4 minute read

July 14, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Kasowitz Apologizes for Emails as Partner Describes Firm 'Under Siege'

A spokesman for President Donald Trump's personal attorney acknowledged late Thursday that the lawyer, Marc Kasowitz, had sent “inappropriate” emails the previous evening to someone who had urged him to resign.

By Katelyn Polantz and David Bario

4 minute read

July 13, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Kasowitz Apologizes for Emails as Partner Describes Firm 'Under Siege'

After telling a critic to "Watch your back, bitch," in a series of profanity-laden emails, Marc Kasowitz said it was "one of those times where one wishes he could reverse the clock."

By Katelyn Polantz and David Bario

4 minute read

July 12, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Trump Lawyer Marc Kasowitz Denies ProPublica Report on Alcohol Abuse

Besides the political drama amid probes into the Trump campaign's Russia ties, the report may have special resonance in a legal industry struggling with substance abuse issues.

By Katelyn Polantz

5 minute read

July 12, 2017 | International Edition

'He's in the top 10% of the top 1%' - $9.2m pay packet puts King & Spalding partner in the spotlight

Where does King & Spalding's Christopher Wray - Trump's nominee for FBI director - rank among the best-paid partners in the US?

By Meredith Hobbs and Katelyn Polantz,

5 minute read