Kathryn is the primary adviser to the University regarding employment and employee benefits matters, including faculty and staff performance and conduct; employment contracts and separation agreements; tenure; diversity; issues related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; disability issues and accommodations; compensation matters; benefits and leave administration; and employment policy implementation and administration. She also manages employment and employee benefits claims and litigation. Prior to joining DePaul’s Office of General Counsel, Kathryn worked as an associate at Vedder Price P.C. and Baker Hostetler LLP, focusing on labor and employment matters. Kathryn received her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame Law School and her B.A., cum laude, from Xavier University.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Disability Issues
- Diversity
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits