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Kathleen Klapkowski is an associate in Ogletree Deakins’ Pittsburgh office, where she represents employers of all sizes in a variety of complex employment litigation matters. Kathleen advocates for clients in all phases of litigation in both state and federal courts, as well as before state and federal administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, and analogous state agencies. Her practice focuses on defending clients in single and multi-plaintiff litigation on a variety of issues including but not limited to workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, failure to accommodate, wrongful termination, employee discipline, and wage and hour claims. She is licensed to practice law in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, demonstrating her broad legal capabilities and commitment to serving clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Prior to joining Ogletree Deakins, Kathleen honed her skills as a law clerk for the Honorable David S. Cercone of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the Honorable Carlota M. Böhm of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. These clerkships provided Kathleen with invaluable insights into the judicial process and a deep understanding of complex legal issues. Before her clerkships, Kathleen was an associate at a large Pittsburgh-based law firm.
Kathleen earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and her law degree from Duquesne University School of Law. During her time in law school, she externed for the Honorable David S. Cercone, worked as a summer associate at a large Pittsburgh-based law firm, and served as the Executive Content Editor of Duquesne’s Joule Law Journal. These experiences have equipped Kathleen with a strong foundation in legal research, writing, and advocacy.
