Katherine Kao

Katherine Kao

Director @ Fennemore

About Katherine Kao

Katherine Kao is a Director at Fennemore, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in litigation, having held positions at Valle Makoff LLP and Wendel Rosen LLP, and holds a J.D. from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco.

Work at Fennemore

Katherine Kao has been serving as a Director at Fennemore since 2022. In this role, she has benefited from the firm's investment in technology, which facilitates remote work. Kao has experienced seamless integration with Fennemore's operations while working remotely, appreciating the supportive management for remote workers. Her current position allows her to enjoy the flexibility of remote work, which she values for balancing her professional and personal life.

Previous Experience at Wendel Rosen LLP

Before joining Fennemore, Katherine Kao worked at Wendel Rosen LLP as a Litigation Associate from 2014 to 2020 and later served as a Partner from 2020 to 2022. During her six years as an Associate, she developed her litigation skills and contributed to various legal cases. As a Partner, she continued to build on her expertise and leadership within the firm, further enhancing her professional profile.

Experience at Valle Makoff LLP

Katherine Kao began her legal career at Valle Makoff LLP, where she worked as a Litigation Associate from 2009 to 2014. During her five years in this role, she gained valuable experience in litigation while based in San Francisco, California. This foundational experience contributed to her subsequent roles in the legal field.

Education and Expertise

Katherine Kao holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She later earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both legal principles and effective communication.

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