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    Katherine F. Letcher

    Associate


    • Chicago
    • Office312.977.4472
    • kletcher@nixonpeabody.com
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    Introduction

    Kate Letcher is an associate with Nixon Peabody’s Complex Commercial Disputes practice group. She is a courtroom lawyer who represents individuals and entities in a wide variety of matters, including breach of contract, business torts, insurance coverage and defense, and professional liability.

    Practice Areas

    LitigationComplex DisputesInsurance LitigationArbitration, Mediation & Alternative Dispute ResolutionBiometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)

    My focus

    I represent clients from a diverse range of industries in a variety of litigation matters in both state and federal courts. I assist in all phases of litigation, including drafting substantive motions involving motions to dismiss, motions to compel, and motions for summary judgment; drafting complaints, answers, pre-trial filings, and appellate briefs; preparing written discovery requests and responses; preparing and analyzing document productions; appearing and arguing motions in state and federal court; taking and defending party and expert depositions; participating in settlement conferences, and drafting settlement agreements.

    My experience in conflict resolution includes representing clients in alternative dispute resolution formats such as mediation and arbitration. I recently served as trial counsel—including handling the closing argument—for a pharmaceutical manufacturer in a complex AAA arbitration involving a dispute with a customer. The arbitrator awarded our client the full amount of its claim, exceeding $2.3 million, as well as a discretionary award of attorneys’ fees and costs.

    Looking ahead

    I am following the evolving policies and laws pertaining to NCAA student athletes’ ability to be paid for their names, images, and likenesses (NIL).

    Representative experience

    Prior Experience

    I am a former judicial extern for the Honorable Daniel P. Brennan, Cook County, Chancery Division, and a prosecutor/law clerk for Chicago Public Schools. Before joining NP, I was a litigation associate at two other law firms in Chicago.

    Admitted to practice

    Illinois
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit

    Education

    DePaul University, B.A., cum laude
    DePaul University College of Law, J.D.

    Professional activities

    • American Bar Association
      • ABA Business Law Section, Business and Commercial Litigation Committee
      • Public Service and Pro Bono Committee, Chair
      • Women’s Commercial and Business Advocates Committee, Vice Chair
    • Chicago Bar Association, Member
    • Chicago Bar Association Symphony Orchestra, Member
    • Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Member
    • DePaul University Athletic Board, Alumni Representative

    Recognition

    • Recognized as an “Emerging Lawyer” by Leading Lawyers and was named a 2020 and 2021 Rising Star by the Illinois Super Lawyers
    • Received a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2023 recognition in the field of Commercial Litigation; listed since 2021.

    In the News

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      Leadership Council on Legal Diversity selects three Nixon Peabody attorneys for 2023 programs

      In this press release, Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to announce that three attorneys have been selected to participate in Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) programs for 2023.

      Feb 9, 2023
    • Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Report

      NP thought leadership in leading journal

      This industry journal, which covers the latest legal issues involving cybersecurity and data privacy, includes two NP articles based on client alerts. Complex Disputes practice group leader John Ruskusky, partners Rich Tilghman and Laura Bacon, and associate Kate Letcher, all in Chicago, contributed an article entitled, “The Seventh Circuit certifies question regarding accrual of BIPA claims to Illinois Supreme Court.” John and Rich also contributed a second article, “Workers’ Compensation Act does not bar claims under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, Illinois Supreme Court rules.” Both pieces provide insight on the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act and its litigation impacts to date.
      March 21, 2022
    • Crain’s Chicago

      People on the move

      This roundup of notable moves and hires highlights the arrival of Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes associate Katherine Letcher to the firm and includes a brief description of her practice.
      Nov 18, 2021

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      Feb 17, 2023
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      Feb 3, 2023
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      Feb 23, 2022
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