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Catherine Kyle has spent over fifteen years in an active litigation practice, representing employers, governmental entities, corporations and individuals in a wide variety of commercial and civil matters, completing over twenty jury and non-jury trials. She also served as general counsel for a national private non-profit corporation, providing advice and counsel directly to the CEO and Board of Directors regarding corporate policy, litigation supervision, and general employment matters for seven years. In that capacity, Ms. Kyle developed an expertise in the unique circumstances non-profits face in today's market. Ms. Kyle's representation of employers in employment matters began over ten years ago and translated to the non-profit arena, where she developed employment practices, implemented and administered benefits, and developed and supervised employment policies. She was also responsible for defense of employment claims. Since then, Ms. Kyle has represented both employers and individuals in employment matters. She has also successfully defended several corporations in tort litigations, including products liability and premises defects.
Honors and Activities:
- AV® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell (Highest Rating)
- City of Austin Ethics Review Commission, Vice-Chair (2007)
- Austin Bar Association (Director 1998-2000; Bench Bar Committee, 1994; Co-Chair, 1997; Annual Meeting Committee 2001; Law and Medicine Committee 1997; Adult Education Committee 1996; Bar and Grill Committee 1991-1999; Children and the Law Committee 1997)
- Austin Young Lawyers Association (Director, 1990-1993; Treasurer, 1991-1993; Community Service Committee, Chair, 1989-1990; Street Law Committee 1993; Social Committee 1987-1990; Mentor Committee 1989)
- The Fellows of the Austin Young Lawyers Association Foundation (Founder, Secretary 1995-1999)
- Texas Bar Association (Litigation Section, Labor & Employment Law Section; Corporate Counsel Section)
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel
- College of the State Bar
Admissions:
State Bar of Texas (1986); U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.
Author and Speaker:
Recent topics and publications include:
- Products Liability: Update on the Year's Best Cases (2007)
- Supreme Court Update (speaker, 2004-2007)
- You're Fired! Employment Law Update (2006)
- You're Fired! Employer Liability for Employee Practices (2005)
- Consumer Protection: Privacy Issues Arising in Claims and Litigation (2004)
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Liability (2004)
Education:
- University of Texas (B.A. in Plan II with special honors, College Scholar 1982 -83, Dean's List 1982, National Merit Scholar 1980, Phi Eta Sigma)
- Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 1986, Honors Certificate, Harvey M. Ritchie Moot Court Society, Delta Theta Phi, Association of Women Law Students)
Other:
- Community Volunteer for Hill Country Ride for AIDS (2006)
- Planned Parenthood of Austin Event Committee (2005)
- CASA of Travis County (2002-04)
- Texas Rural Legal Aid of Central Texas (2001-05)
Personal:
Born in 1963.
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