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In the classic movie “The Paper Chase,” which infamously depicts Harvard Law School Professor Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.’s acerbic use of the Socratic method, Kingsfield calls a student to the front of the classroom and says: “Mr. Hart, here’s a dime. Call your mother, and tell her there is serious doubt about you ever becoming a lawyer.”
Tilden Katz is always on alert. As a senior principal with Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies — the lobbying and communications subsidiary of Cozen O’Connor — Katz needs to get to work when he receives a phone call alerting him to a crisis with one of his clients. He led communication efforts during his career at Blue Cross Blue Shield, Exxon, the NCAA and Walgreens.
40 Under Forty 2023Congratulations to this year's 40 Under Forty class of attorneys.
Salute! Women in Law 2022Chicago Lawyer is proud to present the 2022 Salute! Women in Law special section.