At a time when fewer than 5% of all cases go to trial, Kathy has tried nearly 20 cases to jury verdict, most recently three discrimination/harassment/retaliation cases in Jefferson County (Louisville), Kentucky, each of which resulted in defense verdicts on all claims. She has successfully represented clients all around Kentucky, including jury trials in Jefferson, Fayette, Montgomery, Barren, Simpson and other Kentucky counties, as well as in federal courts in the Eastern and Western districts of Kentucky.
On behalf of employers large and small, she defends employment lawsuits that include claims of wrongful discharge, discrimination, hostile work environment and harassment, wage and hour violations, breach of contract, disability and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In addition to her extensive trial record, she has successfully argued cases on appeal before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Kentucky Supreme Court and the Kentucky Court of Appeals. She regularly provides advice and counsel to employers on personnel policies and procedures, employee discipline, and harassment investigations. Kathy also develops and presents training for managers and HR professionals on hiring, firing, documenting performance issues, FMLA, disability accommodations, wage and hour laws, and a variety of employment-related topics. Her clients range from national and international corporations to smaller family-owned businesses.
