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Kate L. Price

Partner

Chicago

+1 312-558-7927

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Kate concentrates her practice on representing private equity, venture capital, and private credit funds in all stages of operations, with an emphasis on fund formation and regulatory matters. She is highly regarded for the breadth of her experience with middle market fund managers and her experience in leading funds through the small business investment company (SBIC) licensure process at the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Kate advises clients through the fund formation and capital raising processes and on regulatory compliance and ongoing operational matters, particularly specializing in representing funds in the middle market and lower middle market. The breadth of her experience in this space enables her to provide broad market perspective and efficient counseling to her clients. She has extensive experience working with the SBA throughout the SBIC licensing process and currently has one of the most active SBIC practices in the country. Kate regularly counsels clients on SBIC regulatory restrictions, including representing funds making SBIC-compliant private equity and mezzanine investments in the lower middle market.

Key Matters

  • Represents private credit, private equity, and venture capital funds in all aspects of fund formation and operations.
  • Represents investment funds in the process of obtaining an SBIC license.

  • Member, Private Equity Women’s Investor Network (PEWIN)
  • Member, Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA)
  • Board Member, Women’s Association of Venture & Equity (WAVE)
  • DC Steering Committee Member, WAVE
  • Midwest Steering Committee Member, WAVE

Capabilities

Transactions
Private Investment Funds
Private Equity

Key Matters

  • Represents private credit, private equity, and venture capital funds in all aspects of fund formation and operations.
  • Represents investment funds in the process of obtaining an SBIC license.

Credentials

Education

Kate received her B.A., with honors, from the University of Kansas where she a recipient of the Whittaker Leadership Award. She earned her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law where she was inducted into the Order of the Coif.

    Admissions
    • District of Columbia
    • Iowa
    • Illinois

    Related Insights & News

    Recent Speaking Engagements

    • Moderator, Limited Partner Panel, SBIC Fund Conference, January 25, 2023 
    • Panelist, Discussion with SBIA President on Newly Proposed SBIC Regulations, WINC, November 2022
    • Moderator, Discussion with SBIC Limited Partners, SBIC Fund Conference, June 28-29, 2022
    • Panelist, SEC Proposed Rules for Private Fund Managers, SBIA Deal Summit, June 1-2, 2022
    Seminar/CLE
    2025 Chicago SBIC Fund Reception & Conference

    June 23 - June 24, 2025

    Sponsorship
    Winston & Strawn Sponsors SBIA’s 2025 Midwest Deal Summit

    May 28, 2025

    Sponsorship
    Winston & Strawn Sponsors SBIA’s 2025 West Coast Capital Summit

    March 25, 2025

    Client Alert
    Interest Rates Increase for SBICs: March 2025 Standard Debenture Pooling

    March 17, 2025

    Sponsorship
    Winston & Strawn Sponsors SBIA’s 2025 Southern Private Equity Conference

    February 13, 2025

    Client Alert
    Interest Rates Fall for SBICs: September 2024 Standard Debenture Pooling

    September 24, 2024

    Speaking Engagement
    Kate Price Invited by SEC to Provide Industry Insights on SBIC Program Changes During July 30 Hearing

    July 30, 2024

    Seminar/CLE
    Chicago SBIC Fund Reception & Conference

    June 24, 2024

    Speaking Engagement
    Alan Roth and Kate Price Attend White House Convening on Small Business Investment Company Program

    February 14, 2024

    Seminar/CLE
    Winston & Strawn Co-Hosted the Annual SBIC Fund Conference with RSM US LLP

    January 22, 2024

    Sponsorship
    Winston Co-Hosts Annual Speed Networking Women’s Event with Women’s Association of Venture & Equity (WAVE)

    January 18, 2024

    Client Alert
    SBA Revises SBIC Draw Application Schedule for the 2023 Holidays and September 2023 Debenture Pooling

    September 19, 2023

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    Capabilities

    Transactions
    Private Investment Funds
    Private Equity
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