Katie Lachter focuses her practice on attorney professional responsibility and risk management.
She represents lawyers and law firms with respect to all aspects of legal ethics and the law
governing lawyers. Having previously practiced for eight years as a litigator in both civil and
criminal cases, Ms. Lachter is skilled in identifying potential problems before they arise and
advocating on her clients' behalf. She is also a national award-winning writer and a frequent
speaker on professional responsibility issues.
Ms. Lachter's practice includes:
- Disciplinary defense
- Bar admissions and reinstatements
- Sanctions and contempt proceedings
- Fee disputes
- Disqualification and withdrawal motions
- Attorney-client privilege and confidentiality issues Conflicts of interest
- Attorney advertising
- Law firm risk management
- Legal malpractice actions
Professional Background
Prior to joining Hinshaw & Culbertson in February 2011, Ms. Lachter was an associate in several leading New York law firms, including the renowned litigation department at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, where she worked on matters for the firm's largest client. From 2003 - 2004, she was a law clerk to the Honorable Bruce W. Kauffman, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Professional Affiliations
New York City Bar Association
Committee on Professional Ethics, Member, 2009-2011, Secretary, 2011-Present
Practising Law Institute, Faculty Member, 2010-Present
Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL), Member, 2011-Present
New York Women's Bar Association, Ethics Committee, Member, 2013-Present
Honors & Awards
2012 recipient of the Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing
Legal Aid Society’s 2009 Pro Bono Publico Award, 2009