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Katherine Kennedy

(Kate)
Of Counsel
Cincinnati
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Katherine Kennedy is of counsel in the Cincinnati, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She is a member of the Employment Litigation Group.

Kate has defended employers in all types of disputes, including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims filed in federal and state court. She has successfully argued and won numerous summary judgment motions on behalf of her clients. In addition, Kate has first chair trial experience and experience handling matters in arbitration. 

Kate is a lifelong Kentucky resident, and when not cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats, she enjoys coaching her daughter in volleyball and playing with her dog.

Published Opinions

  • Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union No. 669 vs. Dorn Sprinkler, 669 F.3d 790 (6th Cir. 2012)
  • Phillips vs. Tangilag, 14 F.4th 524 (6th Cir. 2021)
  • Carberry vs. Goldenhawk Trans. Co., 402 S.W.3d 556 (Ky. App. 2013)
  • Martin/Elias Props., LLC vs. Acuity, 544 S.W.3d 638 (KY. 2018)

Honors and Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America©, " Insurance Law" (2023-2025)

Speeches

  • "Indemnification, a Litigator's Perspective," Ohio Association of Corporate Counsel (July 2025) (Speaker)
  • "Attorney-Client Privilege," Ohio Association of Corporate Counsel (July 2024) (Speaker)

Credentials

Education
University of Kentucky College of Law
J.D.
University of Kentucky
B.A.
Admitted to Practice
6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Kentucky - E.D. Ky.
Kentucky - W.D. Ky.
Ohio - N.D. Ohio
Ohio - S.D. Ohio
Kentucky
Ohio

University of Kentucky College of Law
J.D.
University of Kentucky
B.A.

6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Kentucky - E.D. Ky.
Kentucky - W.D. Ky.
Ohio - N.D. Ohio
Ohio - S.D. Ohio
Kentucky
Ohio