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Katrina is a trial lawyer and litigator with a passion for bet-the-business complex commercial, class action, intellectual property, and qui tam disputes. She is known for top-notch client service, creative problem solving, and courtroom excellence.
Katrina brings extensive experience across a broad spectrum of commercial disputes, including class action defense, fraud, breach of contract, non-compete and non-solicitation, partnership disputes, business torts, unfair competition, patent and trademark infringement, whistleblowing, and securities fraud. This breadth of experience allows her to approach each matter with efficiency, clarity, and strategic precision. Katrina understands that true success extends beyond legal victories—winning means aligning litigation strategy with her client’s overarching business objectives.
Katrina’s experience representing direct‑selling organizations is particularly notable. She was recognized by Texas Lawyer as a “Trailblazer” for her work defending direct‑selling companies in high‑stakes, bet‑the‑business disputes. On the litigation front, she has successfully defended dozens of direct‑selling companies in class actions and downline‑raiding cases.
Her work in this space extends well beyond litigation. Katrina is frequently called upon to defend direct‑selling and other companies facing Federal Trade Commission and state regulatory investigations, advise on regulatory compliance, and guide clients through high‑profile publicity crises. In each instance, she helps clients navigate risk decisively while protecting both their legal position and their brand.
J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
B.A., Broadcast Journalism and Spanish, University of North Texas, summa cum laude
Texas
Law Clerk, Hon. Chad Everingham, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Lifetime Fellow, Dallas Bar Association
Member, Board of Directors, Park Cities Republican Women (2024-2026)
Obtained dismissal of class claims for multi-level marketing organization in bet-the-company class action after successfully compelling arbitration and enforcement of class-action waiver.
Representing multiple multi-level marketing organizations in bet-the-company class action litigation involving pyramid scheme allegations under RICO and federal securities laws.
Advising numerous multi-level marketing organizations regarding amendments to their governing documents and contracts with independent contractors.
See moreObtained dismissal of class claims for multi-level marketing organization in bet-the-company class action after successfully compelling arbitration and enforcement of class-action waiver.
Representing multiple multi-level marketing organizations in bet-the-company class action litigation involving pyramid scheme allegations under RICO and federal securities laws.
Advising numerous multi-level marketing organizations regarding amendments to their governing documents and contracts with independent contractors.
See moreJ.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
B.A., Broadcast Journalism and Spanish, University of North Texas, summa cum laude
Texas
Law Clerk, Hon. Chad Everingham, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Lifetime Fellow, Dallas Bar Association
Member, Board of Directors, Park Cities Republican Women (2024-2026)