Katrina Forsyth
About Katrina Forsyth
Katrina Forsyth serves as the Director, Legal Counsel at Oportun, bringing over a decade of experience in management-side employment law and litigation. She has a strong commitment to pro bono work and advises on employment law issues across the company's operations.
Work at Oportun
Katrina Forsyth has been serving as the Director, Legal Counsel at Oportun since 2021. In this role, she provides legal advice on employment law topics across the company's operations. Her focus includes addressing current trends and challenges that employers face in the legal landscape. With over a decade of experience in management-side employment law, she contributes to Oportun's legal strategies and ensures compliance with relevant laws.
Education and Expertise
Katrina Forsyth earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) between 2009 and 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The George Washington University, where she studied International Affairs, Anthropology, and Psychology. Her educational background supports her expertise in California, federal, and international labor and employment law, with a particular emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) topics.
Background
Before joining Oportun, Katrina Forsyth held positions at several law firms. She worked as an Associate Attorney at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. from 2016 to 2019 in Los Angeles, CA. Following that, she served as an Attorney at Faegre Drinker from 2019 to 2021, also in Los Angeles. Earlier in her career, she was an Associate Attorney at Litchfield Cavo LLP from 2015 to 2016 in Pasadena, CA. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of employment law.
Achievements
Katrina Forsyth is an active member of Public Counsel’s Leadership Council Steering Committee, reflecting her commitment to pro bono work and community service. Her passion for using her legal skills for pro bono initiatives underscores her dedication to supporting underrepresented communities and addressing legal challenges faced by individuals in need.