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Catherine Summa
Associate
One Financial Center
Suite 3500
Boston, MA 02111
Suite 3500
Boston, MA 02111
catherine.summa@nelsonmullins.com
Catherine is a member of the Boston litigation group. Catherine focuses her practice broadly on litigation and has assisted in matters related to commercial litigation, internal investigations, insurance law, and labor and employment.
Catherine is a member of the Boston litigation group. Catherine focuses her practice broadly on litigation and has assisted in matters related to commercial litigation, internal investigations, insurance law, and labor and employment.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Representative Matters
- Conducted internal investigation for fortune 500 company related to sales reporting practices
- Agaj v Liberty Mutual Ins. Co. (Boston Municipal Court 2024) (judgment awarded to insurer on breach of contract clam)
- Represents national insurance company in breach of contract and bad faith claims
- Represents national insurance company in TCPA class action
- Represents survivors of domestic violence in 209A restraining order extension hearings
Previous Professional Experience
- Captain, United States Army (2012-2023)
- Associate Editor, Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (2023)
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough (2022)
Internships
- Judicial Intern, Honorable Elspeth B. Cypher, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (2022)
- Judicial Intern, Honorable William J. Meade, Massachusetts Appeals Court (2022)
- Legal Intern, Office of the Inspector General (2021)
Education
-
University of Massachusetts School of Law,
JD,
summa cum laude
(2023)
- UMass Law Review
- Recipient of CATIC Foundation Scholarship
- Webster University, MA, Business and Organizational Security Management, cum laude (2020)
- Hunter College, City University of New York, BA, English & Creative Writing (2015)
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Representative Matters
- Conducted internal investigation for fortune 500 company related to sales reporting practices
- Agaj v Liberty Mutual Ins. Co. (Boston Municipal Court 2024) (judgment awarded to insurer on breach of contract clam)
- Represents national insurance company in breach of contract and bad faith claims
- Represents national insurance company in TCPA class action
- Represents survivors of domestic violence in 209A restraining order extension hearings
Previous Professional Experience
- Captain, United States Army (2012-2023)
- Associate Editor, Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (2023)
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough (2022)
Internships
- Judicial Intern, Honorable Elspeth B. Cypher, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (2022)
- Judicial Intern, Honorable William J. Meade, Massachusetts Appeals Court (2022)
- Legal Intern, Office of the Inspector General (2021)
Media
Alerts
| OFAC Issues Russian Oil Price Cap Alert on Evasion Techniques, Additional Nelson Mullins Alerts, Author (Feb. 2, 2024) |
Blogs
| Two Non-U.S. Firms Breach Russia Price Cap Policy, Resulting in OFAC Sanctions, SECurities in a SECond, Co-Author (Oct. 17, 2023) |
| OFAC Sanctions Two Non-U.S. Firms For Breaching Russia Price Cap Policy, Investigations, Author (Oct. 16, 2023) |
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.
- 2025 Nery J. Arrano Pro Bono Award, The Women's Bar Foundation
Professional Activities
Professional Activities
- Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys – Member
- UMass Law Dean’s Advisory Board Member
- Women’s Bar Foundation – Volunteer Attorney for 209A Restraining Order Extension Hearings
Educational Activities
- Managing Editor, University of Massachusetts Law Review
- Teaching Assistant, Property
- Teaching Assistant, Contracts
Leadership
- United States Army (Captain)
- Platoon Leader
- Detachment Commander
Military
- United States Army
Catherine is a member of the Boston litigation group. Catherine focuses her practice broadly on litigation and has assisted in matters related to commercial litigation, internal investigations, insurance law, and labor and employment.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Representative Matters
- Conducted internal investigation for fortune 500 company related to sales reporting practices
- Agaj v Liberty Mutual Ins. Co. (Boston Municipal Court 2024) (judgment awarded to insurer on breach of contract clam)
- Represents national insurance company in breach of contract and bad faith claims
- Represents national insurance company in TCPA class action
- Represents survivors of domestic violence in 209A restraining order extension hearings
Previous Professional Experience
- Captain, United States Army (2012-2023)
- Associate Editor, Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (2023)
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough (2022)
Internships
- Judicial Intern, Honorable Elspeth B. Cypher, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (2022)
- Judicial Intern, Honorable William J. Meade, Massachusetts Appeals Court (2022)
- Legal Intern, Office of the Inspector General (2021)
Education
-
University of Massachusetts School of Law,
JD,
summa cum laude
(2023)
- UMass Law Review
- Recipient of CATIC Foundation Scholarship
- Webster University, MA, Business and Organizational Security Management, cum laude (2020)
- Hunter College, City University of New York, BA, English & Creative Writing (2015)
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Practice Areas
Alerts
| OFAC Issues Russian Oil Price Cap Alert on Evasion Techniques, Additional Nelson Mullins Alerts, Author (Feb. 2, 2024) |
Blogs
| Two Non-U.S. Firms Breach Russia Price Cap Policy, Resulting in OFAC Sanctions, SECurities in a SECond, Co-Author (Oct. 17, 2023) |
| OFAC Sanctions Two Non-U.S. Firms For Breaching Russia Price Cap Policy, Investigations, Author (Oct. 16, 2023) |
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.
- 2025 Nery J. Arrano Pro Bono Award, The Women's Bar Foundation
Professional Activities
- Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys – Member
- UMass Law Dean’s Advisory Board Member
- Women’s Bar Foundation – Volunteer Attorney for 209A Restraining Order Extension Hearings
Educational Activities
- Managing Editor, University of Massachusetts Law Review
- Teaching Assistant, Property
- Teaching Assistant, Contracts
- United States Army (Captain)
- Platoon Leader
- Detachment Commander
- United States Army
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