Harold A. Katz
Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & BertucaChicago, IL
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Harold A. Katz was a founding partner of the law firm with Irving Friedman over 50 years ago. He represented the UAW and successfully prosecuted an unfair labor practice complaint against a multi-national corporation. He authored two major labor law books and several articles, including a classic 1956 Harvard Law Review article that spawned the "Crashworthiness Doctrine." He lectured on labor and employment discrimination subjects and chaired various organizations. He was inducted as a Laureate in the Illinois Academy of Lawyers and received other awards. He served as a member of the Illinois...
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Education
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
University of Chicago Law School
M.A., Master of Arts
University of Chicago
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Vanderbilt University
Awards & Recognition
Laureate in the Illinois Academy of Lawyers
2001
Jurisprudence Award
Freedom of Expression Award
The Best Lawyers in America
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