Reed Smith Hired Kate Campbell as Partner
The Chicago attorney has moved to the firm's global corporate and emerging technologies groups.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in People
Law firm Reed Smith announced on Tuesday that it has hired Kate Campbell as a partner in Chicago. Campbell previously served as an attorney at Neal Gerber Eisenberg.
Why it matters
The hire bolsters Reed Smith's presence in the Chicago legal market. Campbell joins the firm's corporate and emerging technologies groups to expand its service offerings.
Kate Campbell has joined Reed Smith as a new partner in its Chicago office. She will operate within both the firm's global corporate group and its emerging technologies group.
The players
Kate Campbell
She is a Chicago-based attorney who recently joined Reed Smith as a partner after departing Neal Gerber Eisenberg.
Reed Smith
It is a global law firm that provides comprehensive legal services across a range of industries and sectors.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg
It is a Chicago-based law firm where Kate Campbell was previously employed as an attorney.
The details
Campbell transitions to Reed Smith following her tenure at Neal Gerber Eisenberg. The announcement confirms her new role as a partner within the firm's corporate and emerging technologies divisions.
Timeline
Reed Smith announced the hiring of Kate Campbell on September 29, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move highlights the competitive environment for experienced legal talent in the Chicago market. It reflects a pattern set by the ongoing lateral partner hiring cycle reported by the American Lawyer as firms vie to strengthen their specialized corporate divisions.
Clients seeking expertise in corporate law or emerging technologies in Chicago may see changes in their legal representation and available firm resources. This transition does not change current fee structures for existing firm clients.
The takeaway
Attorneys frequently transition between major firms to align their practice with evolving technology sectors. Legal clients should monitor firm personnel changes to ensure their counsel remains optimized for their specific industry needs.
Further reading
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