Kate Shapiro Named a 2025 Law360 Rising Star
Akin investment funds litigation partner Kate Shapiro is named among Law360’s Rising Stars of 2025 in the securities category. The annual series honors top attorneys under 40 whose legal achievements stand out among their peers.
In her profile, Law360 traces Kate’s path from clerking for U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Martin Glenn to handling complex financial restructuring matters and disputes at Akin. The feature also highlights several of Kate’s notable cases, including the defense of hedge fund Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd, and her insights on the evolving legal landscape.
Read Kate’s profile here.
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