Taft Detroit is pleased to announce the addition of Katherine Razdolsky Rothstein, from Bodman, as senior counsel in the firm’s Paytech and Payment Systems group.

Rothstein joins at a time of strategic growth for Taft Detroit. Market expansion over the last year included ten new partners – three from Clark Hill in April 2023, six from Dinsmore & Shohl in February 2024, and one from Warner Norcross + Judd in March 2024.

Rothstein focuses her practice in electronic payments and technology, providing clients with strategic business guidance in critical business areas.

“I am so thrilled to join this team. Taft has an impressive Paytech and Payment Systems practice with a national presence, and I greatly look forward to collaborating and partnering with this talented team,” said Rothstein.

“We are so pleased to welcome Katherine to our growing team,” said Mark Cooper, partner-in-charge of Taft Detroit. “She joins our Paytech and Payment Systems group with excellent experience and expertise. We know she is a remarkable fit with our talented team and inclusive culture at Taft.”

“Katherine’s extensive experience with treasury management, ACH processing, and embedded payments technologies adds strength to our deep bench of expertise in the electronic payments industry,” said the chair of Taft’s Paytech and Payment Systems practice group, Nicole Meisner.  “Electronic payments law is complex and continually evolving, which creates a unique demand for our team’s experience to manage these nuanced issues effectively and proactively.”

Rothstein received her B.A. from the University of Michigan as well as her J.D. from Wayne State University Law School.  She is active in the legal community, serving on the board of trustees for the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation, and on the board of directors for the Great Lakes Association for Financial Professionals.

Additionally, Rothstein is a co-author of three publications related to gender-responsive procurement strategies, contract and business impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic and navigating regulatory issues for fintech clients.  She regularly presents to industry groups on legal issues related to payments.

Ranked in the prestigious Am Law 100 as the 82nd largest firm in the U.S. in 2023 by revenue, Taft has approximately 875 attorneys spread across nine major markets – eight in the Midwest (Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Indianapolis, and Minneapolis) as well as Washington, DC. The firm has grown its lawyer headcount by 250% and revenues by 325% since 2017, which led to being recognized by Am Law 100 as the fastest growing law firm in 2022. As a result, Taft is now approximately the 50th largest law firm in the U.S. by lawyer headcount. With today’s announcement, Taft Detroit has 134 attorneys.

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As the modern law firm, Taft is fully committed to delivering the highest level of service to today’s organizations. The firm operates under a non-headquartered model, with offices across nine primary Midwest markets and the District of Columbia—875 attorneys strong. The legal performance of Taft attorneys is recognized nationally by peers and industry colleagues, with inclusion in the Am Law 100, Chambers USA, U.S. News Media Group Best Law Firms ranking, Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers, and more.

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