With two decades of experience on the defense side, Katie knows how to safeguard her clients’ interests. From considering intersecting business objectives, to avoiding reputational harm, to managing personal well-being, her practical solutions are designed to address all concerns on the client’s mind. Katie is known for spotting key issues and finding creative ways to resolve conflicts, keeping clients in compliance and out of trouble before problems arise.
Adept in all areas of white collar defense, Katie has a particular focus in the healthcare, higher education and financial services industries. Along with defending against government investigations, she's led internal and whistleblower probes and held leadership roles in the monitorships of a medical technology corporation and a global telecom collective.
Katie is deeply committed to protecting individuals against government malfeasance or neglect. Her pro bono work focuses on assisting individuals mistreated in prison as well as drafting and submitting clemency petitions. She also serves as a board member for the Indiana Federal Community Defenders, a federally funded, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide federal public defense services to the Southern District of Indiana.
Professional and Community Involvement
Board member, Board of directors, Indiana Federal Community Defenders
Founder and chapter leader, Women’s White Collar Defense Association, Indianapolis Chapter
Leader, Clemency Project, Office of the Pardon Attorney under President Obama, 2014
Honors
The Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2025
Chambers USA, 2022-2024
Indiana Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2015-2019