Katharine W. Durante

As an employment lawyer, Katharine helps her clients comply with the complex web of employment-related laws and regulations. When necessary, she also represents them in state and federal court.

Katharine has broad experience in both employment law counseling and civil litigation. Adept at helping employers understand and navigate the legal risks inherent in the workplace, Katherine’s clients value her ability to anticipate and mitigate potential threats.

While working with employers in a range of industries, Katharine is mindful of her clients’ needs and priorities, and she is careful to consider the demands of their industry and workforce. Clients view Katharine as a part of their team and know she will act in their best interest.

Katharine’s experience includes counseling employers on workplace safety issues (including with respect to OSHA standards), reviewing employment manuals and workplace protocols to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and counseling employers with respect to a range of contractual issues. She also represents employers in EEOC investigations, employee grievance procedures, and discrimination and wrongful termination claims.

More recently, Katharine has focused on COVID-19 and workplace exposure best practices. She regularly advises clients on state and federal public health laws and guidance. Her practice also includes developing defense strategies for employers facing COVID-19 litigation.

Katharine enjoys working with companies and public entities with a strong vision and desire to do right by their employees.  She enjoys a challenge and believes there is no question that cannot be answered with a good understanding of the law and a willingness to think creatively.

In her free time, Katharine enjoys playing tennis, doing crosswords, and spending time with her husband and three children.