Kate Newman is an of counsel in the Las Vegas Office of Ogletree Deakins. Her practice focuses on representing employers in a wide range of disputes, including discrimination and retaliation claims, wage and hour claims, wrongful discharge claims, and claims under the FMLA. Drawing on her experience as a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada., Kate also represents employers in compliance investigations and other government enforcement actions.
An experienced trial attorney, Kate has represented clients before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in state and federal court and in arbitration. She also regularly handles agency matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Nevada Equal Rights Commission.
Kate counsels clients on their employee handbooks and personnel policies to ensure compliance with state and federal law. She also conducts workplace investigations and trains employers on best practices, including harassment training.
She is admitted to practice in Nevada, Arizona, and Illinois.