Howard Howie Schickler

Securitization and Structured Finance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

New York, New York

33+ years experience

Katten

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

212-940-8800

https://katten.com/howard-schickler

50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020-1605

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Bio

As co-head of Katten's highly ranked structured finance and securitization practice, Howard Schickler offers clients insights formed from more than 30 years of experience representing private equity funds, special situation funds, specialty finance companies and the full range of players in structured finance transactions. Howie takes care to understand his clients' businesses, having worked with some all the way from the launch of their businesses through their growth cycle, including mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and restructurings and liquidations. Understanding the full life cycle of client enterprises is part of the wide perspective that he maintains in his work.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

New York

State Capital

Albany

Highest Court

New York Court of Appeals

Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Securitization and Structured Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Securitization and Structured Finance Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

New York Law School, J.D., graduated 1992

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Reviews

Brenda Torres

3 months ago

Invaluable Guidance on a Complex Securitization Transaction

Howard Schickler provided exceptional counsel on a complex asset-backed securitization for our private equity fund. His deep, 30+ years of experience in structured finance was immediately apparent. He didn't just execute the deal; he anticipated regulatory nuances and structural risks we hadn't considered, guiding us to a more resilient and efficient transaction. His recognition in Securitization and Structured Finance Law is clearly earned. Howard and his team at Katten were responsive, strategic, and consummately professional throughout. The transaction closed smoothly, exceeding our financial objectives. For high-stakes, intricate finance work in New York, Howard's insight is simply unmatched.