Kathleen Fitzpatrick, J.D.
About Kathleen Fitzpatrick, J.D.
Kathleen Fitzpatrick, J.D., serves as Staff Counsel for Government Contracts at WPS Health Solutions, where she specializes in cybersecurity and privacy legal matters. She has a diverse background in retail operations and business development, having previously worked at Trek Bicycle and WPS Health Solutions in various legal and operational roles.
Current Role at WPS Health Solutions
Kathleen Fitzpatrick serves as Staff Counsel for Government Contracts at WPS Health Solutions. In this role, she provides legal counsel specifically for the Military and Veterans Health divisions. Her responsibilities include advising on insurance-related legal issues and handling legal matters related to cybersecurity and privacy within the context of government contracts. She has been in this position since 2022.
Previous Experience at WPS Health Solutions
Prior to her current role, Kathleen Fitzpatrick worked at WPS Health Solutions as a Contract Attorney from 2020 to 2021 and as Staff Counsel from 2021 to 2022. During her time as a Contract Attorney, she focused on various legal aspects of government contracts. Her experience in these roles contributed to her expertise in legal matters related to government contracting.
Career at Trek Bicycle
Kathleen Fitzpatrick has a substantial background with Trek Bicycle, where she held multiple positions from 2010 to 2019. She began as Inventory and Operational Lead in Retail Locations, then transitioned to Retail Operations - North America, and later served as Retail Acquisitions - North America. In 2018, she took on the role of Business Development Manager, where she contributed to the company's growth and operational efficiency.
Education and Legal Expertise
Kathleen Fitzpatrick holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Marquette University Law School, where she studied Corporate Law, Contracts, and Negotiation from 2014 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and English Literature from the University of Colorado Boulder, attending from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in handling legal matters, particularly in government contracts.
Additional Training
In addition to her law degree, Kathleen Fitzpatrick studied Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate IV Technician at Madison Area Technical College from 2011 to 2012. This training provided her with foundational knowledge in emergency medical services, complementing her legal expertise.