Katie Burnett
About Katie Burnett
Katie Burnett is an Associate Attorney currently working at Benesch Law in Chicago, Illinois. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Global Interdisciplinary Studies from Villanova University and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Work at Benesch Law
Katie Burnett serves as an Associate Attorney at Benesch Law, a position she has held since 2021. Located in Chicago, Illinois, she contributes to the firm’s legal practices and client services. Her role involves providing legal counsel and representation, utilizing her extensive background in litigation and insurance.
Education and Expertise
Katie Burnett earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, completing her studies from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her law degree, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Global Interdisciplinary Studies from Villanova University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. This educational background equips her with a strong foundation in legal principles and interdisciplinary approaches.
Background
Katie Burnett began her professional career at The Heffner Agency, where she worked as an Assistant Insurance Underwriter and Claims Processor in New York, NY, from 2011 to 2012. She then transitioned to Ungaretti & Harris LLP in Chicago, IL, serving as a Litigation Project Assistant and Litigation Technology Specialist from 2012 to 2014. Her experience in these roles laid the groundwork for her legal career.
Previous Legal Experience
Katie Burnett has held several positions in the legal field prior to her current role. She worked as a Legal Intern in Litigation at Nixon Peabody LLP in 2015 for two months. Following this, she served as a Summer Associate at the same firm in 2016 for one month. She later became an Associate Attorney at Nixon Peabody LLP, where she worked from 2017 to 2021.