Katherine's fervor lies in leveraging her experience and talents to aid others, a trait instilled in her by her upbringing as the daughter of two dedicated public school teachers in the Dallas area. This early exposure to community service molded her aspiration to pursue a career in family law, shaping the very essence of her professional approach.
In 2012, Katherine attained her juris doctorate with honors from the University of Oklahoma, College of Law. Throughout her tenure there, she excelled as the Symposium Editor of The Oklahoma Law Review, earning recognition with the Gene H. and Jo Ann Sharpe Award for Outstanding Third Year Member of The Oklahoma Law Review. Additionally, her exceptional performance garnered her the Academic Achievement Award in International Law Foundations, along with induction into the Phi Delta Phi legal honor society.
Prior to her legal studies, Katherine graduated magna cum laude from Trinity University in San Antonio in 2009, attaining a Bachelor of Arts in history. Her academic prowess was further acknowledged through her membership in Phi Beta Kappa. Notably, she enriched her educational journey by spending a semester studying abroad in Cork, Ireland.
- University of Oklahoma College of Law
- J.D. (2012)
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- Honors: Dean’s Honor Roll, six semesters Academic Achievement Award (highest grade) International Law Foundations Phi Delta Phi Honor Society Gene H. and Jo Ann Sharp Law Review Award for Outstanding Third-Year Member Students For Access to Justice Recognition of Pro Bono Hours (in excess of 350 hours)
- Activities: OKLAHOMA LAW REVIEW, Symposium Editor 1L Moot Court Competition (Advanced as one of top 24 out of 99 teams) Calvert Moot Court Competition Participant
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- Trinity University
- B.A. (2009) | History; Sociology
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- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society Dean’s List, Multiple Semesters
- Activities: Alpha Phi Omega National Service Organization, Member and Service Vice President Studied Abroad at University College Cork (Cork, Ireland)
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- Attorney
- Law Office of Lisa G. Garza, P.C.
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- Attorney
- Holmes Diggs, P.L.L.C.
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- Law Clerk
- United States Attorney's Office
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- Law Student Intern
- Dallas County Public Defender's Office
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- State Bar of Texas-Family Law Section
- Member
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- English: Spoken, Written