Katie Welch
Oak Park
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with extensive experience at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, specializing in internal investigations and trial preparation. Proven ability to manage complex cases and prepare witnesses effectively. Skilled in legal research and case strategy, demonstrating strong oral advocacy and leadership in high-stakes environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Partner
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Chicago
09.2021 - 02.2025
- Managed teams of attorneys and vendors during complex document reviews and productions.
- Prepared fact and expert witnesses for all manner of testimony including depositions and trial.
- Developed and implemented strategies for conducting internal and government investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses regarding issues relevant to internal and government investigations.
- Planned and prepared presentations for government bodies including the DOJ and SEC.
- Communicated with government bodies regarding the status of ongoing investigations.
- Prepared pleadings and motions for filing with state and federal courts.
Associate
Dykema Gossett PLLC
Chicago
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Facilitated document productions in response to government and third-party subpoenas.
- Represented witnesses in connection with internal investigations regarding workplacemisconduct.
- Managed case files and maintained organized documentation for legal proceedings.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
- Attended court hearings to represent clients and present cases effectively.
Education
J.D. -
University of Notre Dame Law School
Notre Dame, IN05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2015
Skills
- Internal investigations
- Legal research
- Case management
- Witness preparation
- Trial preparation
- Case strategy
- Legal writing
- Legal drafting
- Oral advocacy
Certification
- Illinois Supreme Court (2018)
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2019)
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (2020)
Timeline
Partner
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
09.2021 - 02.2025
Associate
Dykema Gossett PLLC
09.2018 - 09.2021
J.D. -
University of Notre Dame Law School
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign