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Katherine A. Lawler

Partner

100 S. Charles Street
Suite 1600
Baltimore, MD 21201
T 443.392.9405
katherine.lawler@nelsonmullins.com
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Katherine Lawler concentrates her practice on defending companies in mass tort and personal injury matters. She has defended hospitals, product manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers on local, regional, and national levels. She has managed numerous local and national trial teams, developing effective trial themes and case evaluation strategies.

Over nearly a decade as a litigator, Mrs. Lawler has...

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Katherine Lawler concentrates her practice on defending companies in mass tort and personal injury matters. She has defended hospitals, product manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers on local, regional, and national levels. She has managed numerous local and national trial teams, developing effective trial themes and case evaluation strategies.

Over nearly a decade as a litigator, Mrs. Lawler has developed complex medical and scientific defenses, corporate defenses, and corporate and expert witnesses. She has experience building strategic themes across multiple disciplines to tell clients' stories at trial. In addition, she counsels clients on litigation risk and strategy across a variety of jurisdictions and issues.

Along with tort litigation, Mrs. Lawler devotes part of her practice to pro bono cases in the areas of family and special education law.

developed complex medical and scientific defenses, corporate defenses, and corporate and expert witnesses. She has experience building strategic themes across multiple disciplines to tell clients' stories at trial. In addition, she counsels clients on litigation risk and strategy across a variety of jurisdictions and issues.

Along with tort litigation, Mrs. Lawler devotes part of her practice to pro bono cases in the areas of family and special education law.

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Recognitions

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney’s inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • Maryland Super Lawyers® Rising Stars - Personal Injury Products: Defense (2013-2019)
  • National Association of Professional Women VIP Woman of the Year - Attorneys, Partners, and Judges (2013)
  • National Kidney Foundation of Maryland Volunteer Award (2010, 2011)
  • New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers Excellence in Advocacy Award (2008)
  • The Daily Record, Named among Leading Women (2012)
  • The Daily Record, Named to the "Very Important Professionals, Successful by 40" (VIP) List (2013)
  • The Lawyers of Distinction (2017)

Professional Activities

  • Baltimore County Bar Association
  • Maryland Bar Association
  • Maryland Defense Counsel: Judicial Selections Committee Vice-Chair (2017-present); PAC Chair (2016- 2017); PAC Treasurer (2017-present)

Community

  • Baltimore Ballet, Director (2010-2015); Advisory Board Member (2016-present)
  • Board Member, Domestic Violence Center of Howard County (2010)
  • National Kidney Foundation of Maryland, Event Committee Member (2009-2015)
  • ND Women Connect, Maryland Chapter, Co-Founder (2011), Co-Chair (2011-present)
  • Notre Dame Alumni Club of Maryland, President (2013-2014), Vice President (2012-2013), Board Member (2010-present)
  • Saint Brigid Roman Catholic Congregation Pastoral Council, Financial Committee Advisor (2013-2016)

Katherine Lawler concentrates her practice on defending companies in mass tort and personal injury matters. She has defended hospitals, product manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers on local, regional, and national levels. She has managed numerous local and national trial teams, developing effective trial themes and case evaluation strategies.

Over nearly a decade as a litigator, Mrs. Lawler has... developed complex medical and scientific defenses, corporate defenses, and corporate and expert witnesses. She has experience building strategic themes across multiple disciplines to tell clients' stories at trial. In addition, she counsels clients on litigation risk and strategy across a variety of jurisdictions and issues.

Along with tort litigation, Mrs. Lawler devotes part of her practice to pro bono cases in the areas of family and special education law.

Education

  • Syracuse University College of Law, JD (2008)
    • Executive Editor, Syracuse Science & Technology Law Reporter
    • Regional AAJ Trial Advocacy Champion
    • President of St. Thomas More Society and Family Law Society
    •  Order of Barristers
  • University of Notre Dame, BBA (2005)

Admissions

  • Maryland
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

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The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • Maryland Super Lawyers® Rising Stars - Personal Injury Products: Defense (2013-2019)
  • National Association of Professional Women VIP Woman of the Year - Attorneys, Partners, and Judges (2013)
  • National Kidney Foundation of Maryland Volunteer Award (2010, 2011)
  • New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers Excellence in Advocacy Award (2008)
  • The Daily Record, Named among Leading Women (2012)
  • The Daily Record, Named to the "Very Important Professionals, Successful by 40" (VIP) List (2013)
  • The Lawyers of Distinction (2017)
  • Baltimore County Bar Association
  • Maryland Bar Association
  • Maryland Defense Counsel: Judicial Selections Committee Vice-Chair (2017-present); PAC Chair (2016- 2017); PAC Treasurer (2017-present)
  • Baltimore Ballet, Director (2010-2015); Advisory Board Member (2016-present)
  • Board Member, Domestic Violence Center of Howard County (2010)
  • National Kidney Foundation of Maryland, Event Committee Member (2009-2015)
  • ND Women Connect, Maryland Chapter, Co-Founder (2011), Co-Chair (2011-present)
  • Notre Dame Alumni Club of Maryland, President (2013-2014), Vice President (2012-2013), Board Member (2010-present)
  • Saint Brigid Roman Catholic Congregation Pastoral Council, Financial Committee Advisor (2013-2016)
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