Kate Mathews represents companies and individuals in white collar defense and regulatory enforcement matters as well as internal investigations. Kate has extensive experience advising clients facing SEC investigations, FARA sanctions, and price-fixing claims brought by the US Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. A seasoned litigator, Kate has presented numerous arguments before district and appellate courts.
Prior to joining the firm, Kate served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, Criminal Division, where she led numerous investigations and prosecuted one of the largest-ever criminal securities fraud cases involving a private equity firm.
Kate also practiced white collar defense for four years with a prominent law firm before joining the government.
Admissions
Bar Admissions
- New York
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Education
- Georgetown University, J.D.: magna cum laude; Order of the Coif; Dean’s List; Excellence for the Future Award in Property; Executive Director, The Georgetown Law Journal
- Skidmore College, B.A., International Affairs: magna cum laude; French National Honor Society; Honors Forum
Honors & Awards
- US Attorney’s Award for Superior Performance by a Litigative Team
Professional Activities
Judicial Clerkship
- The Honorable Reena Raggi, US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, US District Court, District of Delaware
Corporate & Government Experience
- Assistant United States Attorney, US Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of New York, Criminal Division
- Secondee, NBCUniversal Compliance Group