Biography

Kathryn grew up in Illinois and graduated from Gilman, Illinois. She earned an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies from Kankakee Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Phoenix, bringing a strong academic foundation to her legal career.

Kathryn serves as a Litigation Paralegal at Smith Clinesmith, where she draws on her background in paralegal studies and prior experience in a related field to support attorneys through every stage of the litigation process. She manages case materials, assists with document preparation, and helps ensure each matter is thoroughly organized and ready for litigation. Her dual academic background in legal studies and English positions her well to handle the detail-oriented and communication-heavy demands of complex case work.

Credentials 

• A.A.S., Paralegal Studies, Kankakee Community College

• B.A., English, University of Phoenix