Kate Whitlock, Esq

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP

Kate Whitlock, partner at Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP, has spent her entire career defending people accused of not doing their jobs right. Kate works tirelessly to untangle complicated issues to protect her clients' reputations and livelihood. Her goal is to resolve disputes as promptly as possible so that her clients can get back to doing what they best – their work. A persuasive communicator, Kate is a force to be reckoned with. She has tried more than 60 cases to jury verdict in state and federal courts and many other cases to bench decision or final award in arbitration. Her advocacy in the appellate courts is equally notable, often being hired by other lawyers after an unfavorable trial outcome. Kate is passionate about actively advancing the legal field and tackling emerging issues. She lectures and publishes articles regularly, serves in leadership roles with several national and international organizations, and mentors students to groom the next generation of trial lawyers. Outside of her job, Kate enjoys working with senior citizens and spending time with her lawyer-husband of over 35 years, three grown non-lawyer children, and two dogs.