Katie represents employers in labor and employment litigation arising under federal and state law, including claims of discrimination and harassment based on sex, race, national origin, religion, age, and disability; claims of retaliation; and wage and hour violations. Katie has successfully defended a variety of clients against discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims under federal and state statutes, and has obtained dismissal of numerous claims on summary judgment. Katie also served as co-counsel for a national insurance company in a federal jury trial of disability discrimination claims, which resulted in a verdict for the client.
Publications
Could the Unemployed be the New Protected Class?, Employment & The Law (Fall 2011)
Work Experience
Associate, Troutman Sanders LLP, 2011-present
Contract Attorney, Counsel on Call, 2007-2011
Associate, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, 2005-2007
Associate, Parks, Chesin & Walbert P.C., 2003-2005