Katie Erno

Katie also has deep experience handling highly sensitive investigations into employee claims of harassment, discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation—often involving key personnel and high legal and reputational exposure. Clients have confidence that Katie will handle these challenging situations with appropriate discretion and sensitivity and provide objective, insightful guidance and recommendations.

More recently, Katie has been actively advising private employers—including federal contractors—on compliance with federal anti-discrimination law and related executive orders targeted at DEI practices. She has extensive experience conducting comprehensive assessments of clients’ DEI programs, policies, and communications to mitigate risk under federal law in this current climate without compromising compliance with potentially conflicting state law mandates. Katie stays abreast of new developments in this shifting legal landscape so her clients can be confident that they are getting the best and most current advice.