Profile
Kat is a zealous litigator and appellate advocate. Kat’s business background allows her to see litigation from many angles, enabling her to work with clients to maximize their needs and goals. She is experienced in litigating and consulting on matters involving business disputes, copyright infringement, insurance defense, contract enforcement and interpretation, and negligence.
When she is not working, Kat enjoys watching Syracuse football and basketball, practicing Pilates, and spending time with her partner Brandon working on their 1920’s colonial.
Credentials
Education
- Albany Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2013
– Associate Editor, Albany Law School Journal of Science & Technology
– Justinian Honor Society - Union Graduate College, M.B.A. with honors, 2013
– Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society - Stony Brook University, B.A. in English and History, 2010
Admissions to Practice
- New York
- U.S. Courts of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. District Courts of New York (All Districts)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court (All Districts of New York)
Activities
- Monroe County Bar Association
– Dean Emeritus, The Academy of Law, 2019-2020
– Finance Committee, 2017-2019
– Chair, Young Lawyers Section, 2020-2021 - Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys
– Programming Co-Chair, 2019-2020
Presentations & PUBLICATIONS
- "10 Tips for Employers Considering a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy." Ward Greenberg Legal Update, December 2020. (Co-Author)
- "Federal Court Decision Expands Medical and Family Leave Under the FFCRA." Ward Greenberg Legal Update, August 2020. (Co-Author)
- "New York State Phase One, Two, Three & Four Business Reopening Highlights." Ward Greenberg Legal Updates, May & June 2020.
- "Business Reopening Guidance: Employers May Not Base Return to Work Plans on Antibody Tests." Ward Greenberg Legal Update, June 2020. (Co-Author)
- "NY Court Status During COVID-19." Ward Greenberg Legal Update, March-August 2020.
- "Florida Codifies Insurers' Right to Contribution, Increases Surplus Lines Fees." Ward Greenberg Legal Update, June 2019. (Co-Author)
- "The Importance of Early Planning in Arbitration." Ward Greenberg Legal Update, June 2019. (Co-Author)
Recognition
- Selected to 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch©
– Commercial Litigation
– Litigation - Intellectual Property - The Daily Record, Up & Coming Attorney, 2020
- Monroe County Bar Association Emerging Bar Leader
– 2019 Honoree - Monroe County Bar Association Raymond J. Pauley Award
– 2017 Honoree
Community
- American Board of Trial Advocates Volunteer Program (WDNY)
– Pro Bono Counsel, 2017-2018 - Volunteer Legal Services Project
– Committee Member, Art of Lawyering
– Pro Bono Volunteer, 2014-present - Rochester Teen Court
– Volunteer Attorney and Silent Auction Committee Member, 2014-present - Rochester Women's Network
– Virtual Programming Committee