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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.

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Credentials

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)

“Up and Coming Practitioner” - General Commercial Litigation


Chambers USA, 2024–2025

“500 X – The Next Generation”- Complex Commercial Litigation


Lawdragon, 2024–2025

“Under 40 Hot List”


Benchmark Litigation, 2020–2023

“Future Star”


Benchmark Litigation, 2021–2026

Commercial Litigation


The Best Lawyers in America ®, 2024–2026

Intellectual Property Litigation


The Best Lawyers in America ®, 2026

Commercial Litigation


The Best Lawyers in America ®: Ones to Watch, 2021–2023

“Women in Business” List


Dallas Business Journal, 2023

“40 & Under”


Benchmark Litigation US, 2020–2023

“Future Star”


Benchmark Litigation US, 2026

“Super Lawyers Rising Stars”


Texas Monthly Magazine, 2018–2019, 2021, and 2023

“Up-and-Coming 50: Women Texas Rising Stars”


Texas Monthly Magazine, 2023

“Texas Trailblazer”


Texas Lawyers, 2019

Named to “20 Under 40” List


Park Cities People, 2019

Professional Excellence Honors “On the Rise”


Texas Lawyers, 2019

Order of the Coif


SMU Deadman School of Law

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Recognition

“Up and Coming Practitioner” - General Commercial Litigation


Chambers USA, 2024–2025

“500 X – The Next Generation”- Complex Commercial Litigation


Lawdragon, 2024–2025

“Under 40 Hot List”


Benchmark Litigation, 2020–2023

“Future Star”


Benchmark Litigation, 2021–2026

Commercial Litigation


The Best Lawyers in America ®, 2024–2026

Intellectual Property Litigation


The Best Lawyers in America ®, 2026

Commercial Litigation


The Best Lawyers in America ®: Ones to Watch, 2021–2023

“Women in Business” List


Dallas Business Journal, 2023

“40 & Under”


Benchmark Litigation US, 2020–2023

“Future Star”


Benchmark Litigation US, 2026

“Super Lawyers Rising Stars”


Texas Monthly Magazine, 2018–2019, 2021, and 2023

“Up-and-Coming 50: Women Texas Rising Stars”


Texas Monthly Magazine, 2023

“Texas Trailblazer”


Texas Lawyers, 2019

Named to “20 Under 40” List


Park Cities People, 2019

Professional Excellence Honors “On the Rise”


Texas Lawyers, 2019

Order of the Coif


SMU Deadman School of Law

Matters

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.

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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.

Represented Fortune 100 computer company against patent infringement claims and obtained dismissal of the claims following numerous dispositive and favorable Markman.

Represented Fortune 100 computer company against patent infringement claims and after exposing legal flaws in the plaintiff’s case, obtained favorable settlement for my client.

Representing relators in qui tam action alleging violations of both federal and state false claims prevention acts related to a clinical laboratory testing conspiracy carried out by Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings.

Defended loyalty rewards corporation from a hostile takeover of its board of directors by obtaining an injunction preventing the expansion of the board of directors. Decision affirmed by the Texas Court of Appeals.

Represented large steel fabrication company in bet-the-company suit against competitor. Obtained early injunction against competitor restraining the competitor’s theft and unlawful use of trade secrets. After litigating for two years, obtained successful settlement for client on eve of trial.

Represented private equity fund in case alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation when portfolio company defaulted on certain debts. Obtained dismissal of all claims against fund totaling more than US$7M.

Representing a portfolio of oil and gas companies against wrongful termination and breach of contract allegations.

Represented a group of vascular surgeons against wrongful termination claims and obtained dismissal of numerous claims and defendants prior to trial and a take nothing judgment on all remaining claims following trial.

Matters

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 more

Close

Matters

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.

Represented Fortune 100 computer company against patent infringement claims and obtained dismissal of the claims following numerous dispositive and favorable Markman.

Represented Fortune 100 computer company against patent infringement claims and after exposing legal flaws in the plaintiff’s case, obtained favorable settlement for my client.

Representing relators in qui tam action alleging violations of both federal and state false claims prevention acts related to a clinical laboratory testing conspiracy carried out by Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings.

Defended loyalty rewards corporation from a hostile takeover of its board of directors by obtaining an injunction preventing the expansion of the board of directors. Decision affirmed by the Texas Court of Appeals.

Represented large steel fabrication company in bet-the-company suit against competitor. Obtained early injunction against competitor restraining the competitor’s theft and unlawful use of trade secrets. After litigating for two years, obtained successful settlement for client on eve of trial.

Represented private equity fund in case alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation when portfolio company defaulted on certain debts. Obtained dismissal of all claims against fund totaling more than US$7M.

Representing a portfolio of oil and gas companies against wrongful termination and breach of contract allegations.

Represented a group of vascular surgeons against wrongful termination claims and obtained dismissal of numerous claims and defendants prior to trial and a take nothing judgment on all remaining claims following trial.

Credentials

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)

“Up and Coming Practitioner” - General Commercial Litigation


Chambers USA, 2024–2025

“500 X – The Next Generation”- Complex Commercial Litigation


Lawdragon, 2024–2025

“Under 40 Hot List”


Benchmark Litigation, 2020–2023

“Future Star”


Benchmark Litigation, 2021–2026

Commercial Litigation


The Best Lawyers in America ®, 2024–2026

Intellectual Property Litigation


The Best Lawyers in America ®, 2026

Commercial Litigation


The Best Lawyers in America ®: Ones to Watch, 2021–2023

“Women in Business” List


Dallas Business Journal, 2023

“40 & Under”


Benchmark Litigation US, 2020–2023

“Future Star”


Benchmark Litigation US, 2026

“Super Lawyers Rising Stars”


Texas Monthly Magazine, 2018–2019, 2021, and 2023

“Up-and-Coming 50: Women Texas Rising Stars”


Texas Monthly Magazine, 2023

“Texas Trailblazer”


Texas Lawyers, 2019

Named to “20 Under 40” List


Park Cities People, 2019

Professional Excellence Honors “On the Rise”


Texas Lawyers, 2019

Order of the Coif


SMU Deadman School of Law

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Recognition

“Up and Coming Practitioner” - General Commercial Litigation


Chambers USA, 2024–2025

“500 X – The Next Generation”- Complex Commercial Litigation


Lawdragon, 2024–2025

“Under 40 Hot List”


Benchmark Litigation, 2020–2023

“Future Star”


Benchmark Litigation, 2021–2026

Commercial Litigation


The Best Lawyers in America ®, 2024–2026

Intellectual Property Litigation


The Best Lawyers in America ®, 2026

Commercial Litigation


The Best Lawyers in America ®: Ones to Watch, 2021–2023

“Women in Business” List


Dallas Business Journal, 2023

“40 & Under”


Benchmark Litigation US, 2020–2023

“Future Star”


Benchmark Litigation US, 2026

“Super Lawyers Rising Stars”


Texas Monthly Magazine, 2018–2019, 2021, and 2023

“Up-and-Coming 50: Women Texas Rising Stars”


Texas Monthly Magazine, 2023

“Texas Trailblazer”


Texas Lawyers, 2019

Named to “20 Under 40” List


Park Cities People, 2019

Professional Excellence Honors “On the Rise”


Texas Lawyers, 2019

Order of the Coif


SMU Deadman School of Law