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PRACTICES
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Education
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Washington University School of Law,
J.D., cum laude, 2019
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University of Notre Dame,
B.A., Economics and Gender Studies, magna cum laude, 2016
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Admissions
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Illinois
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Missouri
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Employment
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Thompson Coburn LLP
Associate, 2019-Present, Summer Associate, 2018
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Extern for the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman, 2018
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Katie assists clients with litigation matters in both state and federal court.
She performs legal research, drafts pleadings and motions, assists with client communication, and analyzes legal arguments to develop a case strategy. Katie also has experience in preparing for all aspects of arbitration hearings, including drafting pleadings, engaging in settlement negotiations and appearing as the lead attorney for final hearings if a resolution cannot be reached. Katie has represented clients in a variety of matters, including contract and shareholder disputes.
During law school, Katie served as a summer fellow at Yale Law School's Criminal Justice Clinic and completed a full-time externship with U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman of the Northern District of Illinois. She also participated in the Washington University Appellate Clinic and served on the board of the Washington University chapter of the American Constitution Society.
Publications
Kenyatta and the Government Shield: Leveraging Article 87(7) as a Tool for Cooperation at the International Criminal Court
Berkley Journal of International Law Vol. 38, No. 1, 2020