Kate Broderick
About Kate Broderick
Kate Broderick serves as Corporate Counsel at CommonSpirit Health, a position she has held since 2022. She has a background in health law and has previously worked in various legal roles, including Assistant Regional Counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Deputy County Attorney for San Mateo County.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Kate Broderick serves as Corporate Counsel at CommonSpirit Health, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she provides legal guidance and support to the organization, which is one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States. Her work involves navigating complex legal issues and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she contributes to the organization's mission of providing high-quality healthcare services.
Previous Experience at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Kate Broderick worked as Assistant Regional Counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from 2016 to 2019. During her three years in the San Francisco Bay Area, she focused on legal matters related to public health and welfare. This role provided her with valuable experience in federal healthcare regulations and policies.
Career as Deputy County Attorney
Kate Broderick held the position of Deputy County Attorney for the County of San Mateo from 2019 to 2022. In this role, she was responsible for providing legal advice and representation to various county departments. Her work involved handling a range of legal issues, contributing to the effective governance of the county. This position further developed her expertise in public sector law.
Education and Expertise
Kate Broderick earned her Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Law, specializing in Health Law, from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Health) at California State University Channel Islands from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both legal principles and health communication, enhancing her effectiveness as a legal professional in the healthcare sector.
Legal Internships and Early Career
In the early stages of her career, Kate Broderick gained practical experience as a Legal Intern at CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) in 2012. She also worked as a Summer Associate at Stephenson Acquisto & Colman in 2013. These positions allowed her to develop her legal skills in various contexts, including litigation and advocacy for vulnerable populations.