Kutak Rock Associate Selected for 2026 U.S. Bank Law Division Spotlight on Talent Program
News | December 17, 2025Corporate associate Trent Hamoud been selected as one of 15 associates to participate in the 2026 U.S. Bank Spotlight on Talent program. This year-long cohort experience focuses on building relationships and developing rising talent at some of the bank’s select law firm partners.
The program will kick off at U.S. Bank headquarters in February with networking, learning opportunities, and goal-setting activities with bank attorneys and other executive leaders.
“As we prepare for the 2026 Spotlight on Talent program, we look forward to working with these 15 impressive associates from our partner firms,” said Jim Chosy, senior executive vice president and general counsel for U.S. Bank. “The time we spend together develops strong relationships and provides cohort members with unique exposure to our company, the Law Division, and the in-house practice. As a result, we are better positioned to navigate complex challenges together.”
Throughout the year, cohort members will participate in leadership meetings, practice group roundtables, targeted workshops, and networking events. A highlight each year is the opportunity to work with a mentor and make an educational presentation to the U.S. Bank Law Division. Spotlight participants strengthen their knowledge of the financial services industry and U.S. Bank’s business while developing lasting relationships with Law Division professionals and their cohort peers.
“I appreciate U.S. Bank affording me the opportunity to participate in the Spotlight on Talent program, and I am honored to represent Kutak Rock,” said Trent. “U.S. Bank is an industry leader in financial services that also, as I observed growing up in St. Louis, makes a positive impact in the communities in which it operates. I look forward to deepening my understanding of U.S. Bank’s business and legal operations, strengthening relationships with an important firm client, and making new connections with other associates in the program.”
Trent has represented corporate investors, national syndicators, private equity funds, major financial institutions and upper-tier investors in matters primarily involving the low-income housing tax credit and renewable energy tax credits.
Cohort participants have three to six years of experience and practice areas relevant to the legal needs of U.S. Bank.
The Spotlight on Talent program will conclude in Fall 2026.
The program will kick off at U.S. Bank headquarters in February with networking, learning opportunities, and goal-setting activities with bank attorneys and other executive leaders.
“As we prepare for the 2026 Spotlight on Talent program, we look forward to working with these 15 impressive associates from our partner firms,” said Jim Chosy, senior executive vice president and general counsel for U.S. Bank. “The time we spend together develops strong relationships and provides cohort members with unique exposure to our company, the Law Division, and the in-house practice. As a result, we are better positioned to navigate complex challenges together.”
Throughout the year, cohort members will participate in leadership meetings, practice group roundtables, targeted workshops, and networking events. A highlight each year is the opportunity to work with a mentor and make an educational presentation to the U.S. Bank Law Division. Spotlight participants strengthen their knowledge of the financial services industry and U.S. Bank’s business while developing lasting relationships with Law Division professionals and their cohort peers.
“I appreciate U.S. Bank affording me the opportunity to participate in the Spotlight on Talent program, and I am honored to represent Kutak Rock,” said Trent. “U.S. Bank is an industry leader in financial services that also, as I observed growing up in St. Louis, makes a positive impact in the communities in which it operates. I look forward to deepening my understanding of U.S. Bank’s business and legal operations, strengthening relationships with an important firm client, and making new connections with other associates in the program.”
Trent has represented corporate investors, national syndicators, private equity funds, major financial institutions and upper-tier investors in matters primarily involving the low-income housing tax credit and renewable energy tax credits.
Cohort participants have three to six years of experience and practice areas relevant to the legal needs of U.S. Bank.
The Spotlight on Talent program will conclude in Fall 2026.