Katie defends businesses in toxic tort and product liability matters in some of the nation’s toughest jurisdictions.
Katie’s litigation practice focuses on defending clients in both product and premises liability cases, with an emphasis on asbestos. She works with nationwide portfolios and serves on national coordinating counsel teams for global manufacturers and industrial corporations, overseeing the work of local counsel across the country. She has experience handling all phases of litigation, including case resolution, trial preparation, trial and appellate advocacy in both state and federal courts and has obtained favorable outcomes for clients in some of the most difficult jurisdictions in the country.
In addition to her team lead roles at Husch Blackwell, Katie draws on her experience as an office managing partner at a previous firm, which provided her with a higher-level perspective on how attorney teams should function most effectively to support clients’ business objectives while managing their litigation risk. She utilizes her experience and reputation to guide her clients’ defense strategy and obtain favorable results in high-risk cases. Additionally, Katie is a passionate writer, and has utilized her skill in written advocacy to secure victories for her clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts.