KJ
Biography
Katherine is an associate in our firm’s Litigation/Business & Employment Law department. She joined BGS as a law clerk in 2023 while completing her JD at University of St. Thomas School of Law and became an attorney upon passing the bar in 2024. Her experience includes research, memos, and drafting in litigation and employment law as well as intellectual property, family law, and real estate. In 2024, Katherine competed in Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition and won Best Oralist and Second Best Overall.
Prior to joining BGS Katherine worked in the non-profit field and developed resources and tools at United Way Worldwide, National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders-Kenya and others to increase engagement and capacity. She has also worked with Community Justice Project Clinic. Her experience working in and giving back to the community has helped shape her unique ability to communicate with clients today and her sense of justice.
Outside of work, Katherine enjoys hiking, skiing, and traveling.
I am very pleased with the professionalism of Barna, Guzy and Steffen. They helped me settle an employment issue and were very prompt and competitive. I strongly recommend them if you are looking for professional, honesty and friendly service. And their staff is awesome!
I have the utmost respect for Elizabeth Schading, Esq (Liz). Liz did a wonderful job working with me and is extremely competent, very knowledgeable in her field and she is very nice. Liz is one of the best attorneys I have ever met and is at the top of my most 'admired person' list. I have enjoyed our discussions, where her advice will ultimately make me a better person.
Education
- J.D.
- University of St. Thomas School of Law
- 2024 B.A.
- American University
- Washington D.C.
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Communication
- Law
- Economics and Government
- 2020