University of Iowa, BBA, with highest distinction, 1985
Clerkship
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Law Clerk to Judge Walter Cummings
Kathleen Kleiman provides counsel to businesses in all aspects of commercial transactions. Having over 35 years of experience, Ms. Kleiman is well-versed on the variety and complexity of issues relating to initial business structure, stock and asset acquisitions and dispositions, equity incentive plans, and securities issues.
Prior Employment
De La Rue Systems Americas, Cedar Rapids, IA — Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Unitrin, Inc., Chicago, IL — Corporate Counsel
Helene Curtis, Inc., Chicago, IL — Corporate Counsel
Latham & Watkins, Chicago, IL — Associate, Tax Department
Professional & Community Affiliations
Professional Memberships
Iowa State Bar Association
Corporate Counsel Law Section
Business Law Section
Linn County Bar Association
Community Involvement
EDC, Inc. Board Member
Honors & Awards
Included in the Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” list in Cedar Rapids, 2017–2019, 2021–2023, 2026
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2022
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, 2021
Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2019
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, 2018
Corporate Law, 2017, 2023, 2026
Included in the Best Lawyers in America® list, 2026
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Included in Great Plains Super Lawyers list, 2018 & 2019