Sheldon Zenner

Practice Areas

Drawing on nearly 40 years of combined experience as a federal prosecutor and defense attorney, Sheldon Zenner expertly navigates his clients through high-stakes matters, including government and internal investigations, regulatory proceedings, all phases of criminal matters and related civil litigation. Sheldon's diverse client base is made up of corporations, high-ranking executives and company owners across a wide range of industries, including financial services, health care and entertainment. Importantly, his representation of clients goes beyond advising on purely legal issues; it encompasses practical business implications, operational issues, public scrutiny, reputational damage and other considerations relevant to corporate and individual clients with businesses or livelihoods on the line.

Career

Served as chair of Katten’s Litigation department, and head of white collar litigation for Katten for over 20 years. His skills as a trial lawyer and negotiator have been chronicled in numerous books and films.

Co-chair of the Legal Assistance Foundation’s (LAF) Campaign for Justice; named winner of LAF’s 2010 Champion for Justice Award.

Assistant US Attorney (ND Ill) 1981-89, where he served as Deputy Chief, Special Prosecutions and Criminal Divisions.

Clerked for Judge Marvin Aspen (ND Ill) (1980-1981).

Personal

Northwestern University School of Law, JD

Northwestern University, BA