Kathleen (“Katie”) is an experienced associate in Reed Smith’s Insurance Recovery Group. She represents corporate policyholders in complex coverage disputes and collaborates closely with the firm’s Global Commercial Disputes Group and Financial Industry Group to prosecute high-stakes matters on behalf of corporate clients and financial institutions. Her practice spans sophisticated commercial litigation, with particular experience in general liability claims and real estate-related disputes.
Recognitions
- New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2019-2023
- Irish Echo Newspaper, 40 Under 40 List, 2018
Credentials
Education
Education
- Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law, 2012, J.D.
- Villanova University, 2009, B.A., cum laude
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- Connecticut
Court admissions
Court admissions
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court - District of Connecticut
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court - Western District of New York
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- Vice Chair to the Insurance Coverage Litigation General Committee, American Bar Association, 2024-2025, 2025-2026
- Vice Chair to the Litigation and Trial Practice General Committee, American Bar Association, 2025-2026
- Court Appointed Special Advocate CASA NYC