Kathleen Fitzpatrick
About Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Kathleen Fitzpatrick is a Staff Counsel at WPS Health Solutions, specializing in transactional law and government contracting. She has a diverse background in retail operations and business development, having worked at Trek Bicycle in various roles for several years.
Current Role at WPS Health Solutions
Kathleen Fitzpatrick serves as Staff Counsel at WPS Health Solutions since 2021. In this role, she focuses on transactional law, which includes the legal aspects of business transactions and contracts. Additionally, she has been working as a Contract Attorney at the same organization since 2020. Her responsibilities involve providing legal guidance on various contracts and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Previous Experience at Trek Bicycle
Kathleen Fitzpatrick held multiple positions at Trek Bicycle from 2010 to 2019. She began as Inventory and Operational Lead for Madison Retail Stores, where she worked for five years. She then transitioned to Retail Operations for one year before taking on the role of Retail Acquisitions for two years. In 2018, she served as Business Development Manager for one year, contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the company.
Research Experience at Wisconsin National Primate Research Center
Kathleen Fitzpatrick worked as a Research Associate at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center from 2007 to 2009. In this position, she contributed to various research projects, gaining valuable experience in a scientific environment. This role provided her with a foundation in research methodologies and data analysis.
Educational Background
Kathleen Fitzpatrick has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and English Literature from the University of Colorado Boulder from 2003 to 2007. She later attended Marquette University Law School, where she studied Corporate Law, Contracts, and Negotiation, achieving her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she studied at Madison Area Technical College, completing a program to become an Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate IV Technician from 2011 to 2012.
Skills and Expertise
Kathleen Fitzpatrick possesses skills in business finance, enhancing her ability to manage complex financial aspects of legal transactions. Her expertise includes government contracting and cyber security, which are specialized areas within her legal practice. These skills enable her to navigate the intricacies of legal frameworks in a business context effectively.