Katharine W. Fogarty

Overview

Katharine W. Fogarty focuses her practice on employment law, including matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour violations. She represents employers, including schools and school boards, in federal and state courts, as well as in administrative proceedings before federal, state, and local human rights agencies. She also handles commercial litigation and defends clients in homeowners association (HOA) disputes.

In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Fogarty counsels employers on workplace issues, employment policies, severance agreements, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Her experience includes advising on website and physical accessibility requirements under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She assists employers with hiring, discipline, and termination decisions, as well as developing strategies to prevent employment claims. Her work includes drafting and reviewing employee handbooks and conducting training on equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment.

During law school, Ms. Fogarty clerked for Kaufman Dolowich and served as a certified legal intern with the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, where she handled preliminary hearings in courts throughout the county. She also completed the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program.

Professional Memberships

• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Philadelphia Bar Association
• New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
• American Bar Association