About
Katelyn Harrell is an Associate in Litigation and Investigations at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, based in the United States. Her practice focuses on defending employers, plan sponsors, plan administrators, individual fiduciaries, and independent trust companies against fiduciary claims in ESOP cases. She handles ERISA-based claims, general employment litigation, and counseling on preventative strategies. She has represented clients in Department of Labor investigations and litigation, class action litigation, and employment matters including FMLA, discrimination, and harassment claims. She has argued before the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and federal and state district courts.
Practice areas
Class ActionsMass TortsERISAESOPEmployment LitigationLabor and Employment
Office
Expertise
Defending employers and fiduciaries in ESOP casesLitigating ERISA-based claimsGeneral employment litigationClass action defenseAdministrative proceedings before EEOC and NLRB