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Katherine Ann Young
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Summary
Katherine A. Young has been a resident of East Tennessee for over twenty years. She previously taught at the University of Tennessee as an Assistant Professor for five years and additionally for four years as a Lecturer. She also has been a Human Services Hearing Office and a Human Rights Investigator for the State of New Mexico. She is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and California (inactive). She is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Tax Court, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, the Middle District of Tennessee, and the Southern District of California. She is also admitted to all Tennessee and California state courts.
Education
- California Western School of Law
- J.D. (1994)
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- St. Catherine University
- B.A. (1980) | Journalism/History
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- Received degrees in Journalism (through University of St. Thomas) and History.
Professional Experience
- Sole Practitioner
- Young Law Office, P.C.
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- Partner
- Montpelier & Young, P.A.
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- Assistant Professor/Lecturer
- University of Tennessee
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- Assistant Professor 1994-1999, College of Human Ecology, Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. Taught Hospitality Law and related courses for graduate and undergraduate programs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Lecturer from August, 1999 through May, 2005 for the same program.
- Fellow, Center for Applied and Professional Ethics
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville
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- Hearing Officer
- State of New Mexico Department of Human Services
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- Hearing Officer for appeals by recipients of food stamps, LIHEAP, and other benefits.
- Civil Rights Specialist
- State of New Mexico Department of Labor
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- Civil Rights Specialist investigating Human Rights discrimination complaints.
Publications
Articles & Publications
Speaking Engagements
- Wage and Benefit Issues, Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now, Knoxville, Tennessee
- National Business Institute
- Recent Developments in Employment Law, Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now, Knoxville, Tennessee
- National Business Institute
- Trial Documents Required, A Practical Guide to Federal Court, Knoxville TN
- National Business Institute
- To Remove or Not to Remove?, A Practical Guide to Federal Court, Knoxville TN
- National Business Institute
- The New Federal Rules, A Practical Guide to Federal Court, Knoxville TN
- National Business Institute
- Testimony Tactics, Representing Your Client in Federal Court, Knoxville TN
- National Business Institute
- Developing a Successful Trial Strategy, Representing Your Client in Federal Court, Knoxville TN
- National Business Institute
- Witness Preparation Strategies, Administrative Law in Tennessee, Knoxville TN
- National Business Institute
- Discovery and Evidentiary Issues, Administrative Law in Tennessee, Knoxville TN
- National Business Institute
- Initial Client Consultation, Administrative Law in Tennessee, Knoxville TN
- National Business Institute
- Best Practices for Avoiding Discrimination and Retaliation Claims, Employment Discrimination Law, Knoxville TN
- National Business Institute
- Whistleblower Claims, Employment Discrimination Law, Knoxville TN
- National Business Institute
Certifications
- Rule 31 Mediator
- Tennessee Supreme Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission
- Accredited Attorney
- Department of Veterans Affairs
Awards
- Top Attorney
- Cityview Magazine
- Top Attorney
- Cityview Magazine
- Top Attorney
- Cityview Magazine
- Top Attorney
- Cityview Magazine
- Top Attorney
- Cityview Magazine
- Top Attorney
- Cityview Magazine
- St. George Emblem
- Boy Scouts of America
Professional Associations
- Tennessee State Bar # 017178
- Member
- Current
- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Knoxville Bar Association
- Member
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- Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- National Employment Lawyers Association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- Tennessee
- 6th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
The firm accepts MasterCard, VISA, and Discover. - Contingent Fees
The firm may make arrangements with a client for a contingent fee representation in certain types of cases.
Practice Areas
- Employment Law
- Probate
- Gov & Administrative Law
Additional Practice Areas
- Unemployment Hearings
- Tenn. Professional License Appeals
- Veterans Benefits
- Last Will & Testament Packages
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