Intro
Katie represents and counsels employers across a wide range of industries on a variety of employment law topics, including wage and hour class actions, single-plaintiff litigation, and compliance.
Previously, Katie served as general counsel for a mid-sized tech company transitioning out of its start-up phase. There, she also ran the Human Resources department. In addition to employment law, she has significant experience in complex litigation, including class actions, commercial contract disputes, and construction.
Katie has also been active in pro bono immigration work since law school, and is excited to continue her pro bono work at Hanson Bridgett.
Areas of Focus
Education
Academic Distinction
Asian Law Review (formerly East Asian Law Review), Editor-in-Chief
Admissions and Courts
“The Five People You Meet In An Investigation: Handling Differing Personalities And Getting To The Crux Of The Matter,” co-speaker, CALPELRA (November 2024)
"Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors and Officials (AB 1661)," co-speaker, League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo (October 2024)
"PAGA Amendments: What to Expect and What Not to Expect," co-presenter, Hanson Bridgett Webinar (July 2024)
"California Employment Laws," Sacramento Association of Corporate Counsel (May 2024)