Steven Katz

Steven R. Katz

Of Counsel (Retired)
Steve Katz manages complex real estate deals across the United States. His experience ranges from advising on downtown office developments to sprawling industrial projects. With over 30 years in the industry, Steve navigates transactions for commercial landlords, tenants, developers, and institutional owners. His portfolio spans high-rise office leases, shopping center initiatives, and build-to-suit projects that have transformed skylines and communities.

Steve is all about getting the deal done – on time and on budget – all the while protecting his clients. He has a knack for finding common ground among diverse stakeholders, often turning potential roadblocks to progress into stepping stones for success. This skill proves valuable when negotiating leases in prime locations or structuring multifaceted acquisitions and financings that demand precision and foresight.

Drawing on his experience as a professional musician, Steve brings a collaborative perspective to real estate practice. Steve’s relaxed and improvisational approach allows him to integrate various perspectives when faced with even the most challenging deal constituents and transactions.

Steve's dedication to cultivating long-term client relationships sets him apart. His ability to listen, adapt, and infuse humor into the process has been the cornerstone of his success. Over his career, Steve has orchestrated the closure of billions of dollars in transactions, each deal a testament to his legal acumen and negotiation prowess.

Credentials

Education

  • Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark, J.D., 1987
  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, B.A., 1982

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Minnesota
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