Katie Berger focuses her practice on complex civil litigation in federal and state courts. She has assisted in a broad range of matters, including breach of contract, antitrust, consumer class action, and civil RICO lawsuits, as well as disputes related to public utilities and construction. Her experience spans various stages of the litigation process, including legal research, discovery, motion practice, and deposition preparation.
Katie also has significant experience helping clients mitigate liability concerns resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. She provides guidance to clients in various industries on issues relating to force majeure and other contract provisions within licensing, supply, and vendor agreements.
Katie maintains an active pro bono practice. As part of Jones Day's Border Project, she is currently a member of a trial team working to obtain political asylum in the United States for a family of four from Venezuela. She is also assisting an Air Force veteran seeking an upgrade of his military discharge status.
Experience
- The Ohio State University (J.D. summa cum laude 2019; Order of the Coif; Order of Barristers; Articles Editor, Ohio State Law Journal; Best Speaker, 2019 Hunton Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship); Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A. in Politics and Government summa cum laude 2016)
- Ohio and U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
- Extern to Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor, Supreme Court of Ohio (Spring 2018)