About Katherine
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 12 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 17 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2016
Scientific Education In Forensic DNA Analysis, DNA for Lawyers II
2016
Drug Recognition Expert, IDS Consulting’s course NHTSA/IACP
2016
The American Chemical Society National Meeting, American Chemical Society
2016
Forensic Chromatography XVII, Axion Training Institute
2016
National Rifle Association Annual Meeting & Firearms Law Seminar, National Rifle Association
2015
Forensic Chromatography XVI, Axion Training Institute’s
2015
The Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior, Robert F. Borkenstein Center for Studies of Law in Action
2015
Forensic Principles of DUID IV, Axion Training Institute’s
2015
Forensic Drug Analysis VI, Axion Training Institute’s
2015
Forensic Principles of DUID III, Axion Training Institute’s
2015
The American Chemical Society National Meeting, American Chemical Society
2015
The American Academy of Forensic Science Annual Meeting, AAFS
2014
Forensic Chromatography XIII, Axion Training Institute’s
2014
Forensic Principles of DUID I, Axion Training Institute’s
2014
Standardized Field Sobriety Test, PADDDA
2014
Forensic Chromatography XI, Axion Training Institute’s
2014
The American Academy of Forensic Science Annual Meeting, AAFS
2014
The American Chemical Society National Meeting, American Chemical Society
2014
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Mastering Scientific Evidence
2014
Forensic Drug Analysis IV, Axion Training Institute’s
2014
ACS-CHAL Lawyer-Scientist Designation, American Chemical Society
2014
The Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior, Robert F. Borkenstein Center for Studies of Law in Action
2014
Forensic Chromatography XII, Axion Training Institute’s
2014
Forensic Drug Analysis V, Axion Training Institute’s
2013
Certificate of Completion for Forensic Chromatography X, Axion Training Institute
2013
Scientific Education In Forensic DNA Analysis, DNA For Lawyers I
2013
Certificate of Completion for Solid Drug Dose, Axion Training Institute
2013
Public Defender training on Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, PADDDA
2013
Certificate of Completion for 2013 DUI Conference, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
2013
Certificate of Mastering Scientific Evidence Conference, National College for DUI Defense
2013
Certificate of Completion for One Week Trial Techniques Course, Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel
2012
Theory and Practice - Axion Training Institute, Certificate of Completion for Forensic Chromatography VIII
2012
Certificate of Completion for 2-Day DUI Blood Testing Conference, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
2012
Certificate of Completion for NCDD Summer Sessio, National College for DUI Defense
2010
Certificate of Completion for Fall Seminar, Colorado District Attorney’s Counsel
2009
Certificate of Completion for Fall Seminar, Colorado District Attorney’s Counsel
2008
Certificate of Completion for Baby DA School, Colorado District Attorney’s Counsel
2008
Certificate of Completion for Fall Seminar, Colorado District Attorney’s Counsel
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Litigation Associate, The McShane Firm, LLC, Harrisburg, PA
2011 - 2011
Associate Litigation Attorney, Jansen & Associates, Attorneys at Law, Denver, CO
2011 - 2013
Associate Litigation Attorney, Tiftickjian Law Firm, Denver, CO
2008 - 2011
Deputy District Attorney, Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, Golden, CO
2006 - 2006
Summer Law Clerk, Mulliken, Weiner, Karsh, Berg, & Jolivet, P.C., Colo. Springs, CO
Associations
Member
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2012 - 2018
National College for DUI Defense, Inc.Member
Education
2008
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2007
Associate Writer
2006
Associate Editor
2004
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Gas Chromotography
2014
DNA Mixture Analysis
Publications
2017
2015
2014
Languages
English