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.
July 20, 2017 | National Law Journal
The Washington Wrap Podcast: Episode TwoEpisode 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-LimitsOn 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 UnleashedWashington 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 teamWilmerHale 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Jamie Gorelick Retreats From Russia Probe, Will Counsel Kushner on Ethics, DisclosuresThe Wilmer bigwig no longer represents Jared Kushner related to ongoing Russia investigations, but she continues to advise him on ethics issues and regarding his security and financial disclosures.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 TeamTy 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 AbuseBesides 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 spotlightWhere 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,
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