Catherine is counsel in Reed Smith’s Transportation Industry Group, practicing in the areas of aviation product liability and commercial litigation. She defends aircraft manufacturers, aviation component manufacturers, and airlines in complex litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Catherine has experience in all aspects of pre-trial litigation including drafting and arguing dispositive motions, taking and defending depositions, coordinating and conducting discovery, working directly with clients and experts, and preparing mediation briefs and mock trial presentations.
Recognitions
- Listed as a Leading Associate in Legal 500 USA for United States, Aviation And Air Travel - Litigation And Regulation, 2025
- Listed as a "Rising Star" in Legal 500 USA for Transport Aviation And Air Travel - Litigation And Regulation, 2024
Credentials
Education
Education
- Rutgers School of Law, 2014, J.D., cum laude
- Rutgers University, 2010, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
Court admissions
Court admissions
- U.S. District Court - District of New Jersey
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- 2020-2022: Vice-Chair of the ABA TIPS Aviation and Space Law General Committee
- 2019-2020: Technology Vice-Chair of the ABA TIPS Aviation and Space Law General Committee
Clerkships
Clerkships
- Superior Court - New Jersey, Honorable Paul A. Kapalko
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