Kaitlyn A. Hansen advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law issues and disputes before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Katie has experience representing employers in all aspects of claims arising under, inter alia, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Before joining Littler, Katie clerked for former Chief United States Magistrate Judge Diane K. Vescovo and United States District Judge Thomas L. Parker in the Western District of Tennessee. During law school, Katie was senior notes editor for The University of Memphis Law Review.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Memphis Bar Association

Recognition

Recipient, Humphreys Fellowship

University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2016-2018

Recipient, Excellence for the Future Award

Fair Employment Practices, Employee Benefits, Torts I, Criminal Procedure

University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

Recipient, Dean’s Distinguished Pro Bono Award

University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2018

Member, Diversity Leadership Institute

University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

2017

Member, Helen Hardin Honors Program

University of Memphis

Recipient, Upsilon Mu Award

Highest GPA in Criminal Justice & Criminology Major

University of Memphis

2015

News, Analysis & Press

Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines

HR Professionals Magazine

July 28, 2021

Speaking Engagements

A Labor of Love: Littler Lawyers Answer Your Most Burning Labor and Employment Questions

February 10, 2022

Education

J.D., University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 2018magna cum laude
B.A., University of Memphis, 2015magna cum laude

Bar Admission

Tennessee

Courts

U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee