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Katherine Pennetti
Partner
Suite 1000
Plano, TX 75024
Named by Latino Leaders Magazine as one of the top 50 Latino lawyers in the country, Katherine regularly represents clients against product liability claims, with particular focus on automotive, consumer, and medical device products. Katherine has also handled a variety of business disputes, including covenants not to compete and alleged securities fraud. Katherine is well-versed...
Named by Latino Leaders Magazine as one of the top 50 Latino lawyers in the country, Katherine regularly represents clients against product liability claims, with particular focus on automotive, consumer, and medical device products. Katherine has also handled a variety of business disputes, including covenants not to compete and alleged securities fraud. Katherine is well-versed in all aspects of litigation and enjoys working with clients to create practical — yet innovative — solutions, carefully tailored to each case.
Katherine’s experience drives her practice as an effective and efficient litigator. Katherine has served as lead and second-chair trial counsel in justice courts, state court, and federal court. She has also authored and argued numerous successful motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment at the state and federal level.
In addition to her litigation experience, Katherine has a deep understanding of complex discovery issues, having served as a key member of a national discovery team for a Fortune 500 company.
in all aspects of litigation and enjoys working with clients to create practical — yet innovative — solutions, carefully tailored to each case.
Katherine’s experience drives her practice as an effective and efficient litigator. Katherine has served as lead and second-chair trial counsel in justice courts, state court, and federal court. She has also authored and argued numerous successful motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment at the state and federal level.
In addition to her litigation experience, Katherine has a deep understanding of complex discovery issues, having served as a key member of a national discovery team for a Fortune 500 company.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Represented domestic and foreign automotive, consumer product, and medical device manufacturers in state, federal, and multidistrict litigation involving claims of alleged product defects
- Assisted with the representation of a Fortune 500 medical device and pharmaceutical supplier involved in nationwide opioid litigation
- Assisted with the representation of an employee in a breach of contract dispute concerning the enforceability of his previous employer’s covenant not to compete
- Assisted with the representation of two hospital conglomerates against claims for alleged fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation, and securities fraud
- Served as a key member of a national discovery team for a Fortune 500 automotive manufacturer
- Taken and defended over 150 depositions, including corporate representatives, sales representatives, and expert witnesses
Education
-
Texas Tech University School of Law,
JD
(2015)
- Member, Order of the Barristers
- Three-time National Moot Court/Mock Trial Champion
- Recipient, “Top Gun” Award (2014)
-
Abilene Christian University,
BA,
magna cum laude
(2012)
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Practice Areas
Representative Matters
- Represented domestic and foreign automotive, consumer product, and medical device manufacturers in state, federal, and multidistrict litigation involving claims of alleged product defects
- Assisted with the representation of a Fortune 500 medical device and pharmaceutical supplier involved in nationwide opioid litigation
- Assisted with the representation of an employee in a breach of contract dispute concerning the enforceability of his previous employer’s covenant not to compete
- Assisted with the representation of two hospital conglomerates against claims for alleged fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation, and securities fraud
- Served as a key member of a national discovery team for a Fortune 500 automotive manufacturer
- Taken and defended over 150 depositions, including corporate representatives, sales representatives, and expert witnesses
Media
Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2023–2025)
- Latino Leaders Magazine, Top 50 Latino Lawyer (2021)
Professional Activities
- Texas Bar Association
- Dallas Women Lawyers Association
Community
- Volunteer Attorney, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
- Advocacy Coach, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
- Advocacy Coach, Texas Tech University School of Law
Named by Latino Leaders Magazine as one of the top 50 Latino lawyers in the country, Katherine regularly represents clients against product liability claims, with particular focus on automotive, consumer, and medical device products. Katherine has also handled a variety of business disputes, including covenants not to compete and alleged securities fraud. Katherine is well-versed... in all aspects of litigation and enjoys working with clients to create practical — yet innovative — solutions, carefully tailored to each case.
Katherine’s experience drives her practice as an effective and efficient litigator. Katherine has served as lead and second-chair trial counsel in justice courts, state court, and federal court. She has also authored and argued numerous successful motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment at the state and federal level.
In addition to her litigation experience, Katherine has a deep understanding of complex discovery issues, having served as a key member of a national discovery team for a Fortune 500 company.
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
- Represented domestic and foreign automotive, consumer product, and medical device manufacturers in state, federal, and multidistrict litigation involving claims of alleged product defects
- Assisted with the representation of a Fortune 500 medical device and pharmaceutical supplier involved in nationwide opioid litigation
- Assisted with the representation of an employee in a breach of contract dispute concerning the enforceability of his previous employer’s covenant not to compete
- Assisted with the representation of two hospital conglomerates against claims for alleged fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation, and securities fraud
- Served as a key member of a national discovery team for a Fortune 500 automotive manufacturer
- Taken and defended over 150 depositions, including corporate representatives, sales representatives, and expert witnesses
Education
-
Texas Tech University School of Law,
JD
(2015)
- Member, Order of the Barristers
- Three-time National Moot Court/Mock Trial Champion
- Recipient, “Top Gun” Award (2014)
-
Abilene Christian University,
BA,
magna cum laude
(2012)
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Products Liability
- Products Liability - Automotive
- Products Liability - Consumer & Mechanical
- Products Liability - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
- Litigation
- Securities and Corporate Governance
Industries
- The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2023–2025)
- Latino Leaders Magazine, Top 50 Latino Lawyer (2021)
- Texas Bar Association
- Dallas Women Lawyers Association
- Volunteer Attorney, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
- Advocacy Coach, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
- Advocacy Coach, Texas Tech University School of Law
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