Kathleen M. Murphy

Associate

New York

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

  • Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law, 2012, J.D.
  • Villanova University, 2009, B.A., cum laude

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • Pennsylvania
  • New York
  • Connecticut

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

  • 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