Overview

Katie B. Blakey represents employers, executives, and management in the field of employment law and handles litigation matters ranging from Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) litigation to complex wage and hour class actions and wrongful termination matters. She handles all aspects of employee compensation, including:

  • Minimum wage
  • Overtime
  • Independent contractor issues
  • Internships
  • Employee incentive plans and policies
  • Employment agreements
  • Other wage and hour matters

She also advises and represents clients in wrongful termination and discrimination matters and other various employment topics involving:

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Non-compete issues
  • Leaves of absence
  • Accommodation
  • Harassment and discrimination
  • Performance issues

Additionally, Katie regularly assists clients in developing, revising, and updating employee handbooks, restrictive covenants, and other employment related policies.

She serves as the co-chair of the Littler SOAR Program, which mentors newly hired diverse attorneys to excel professionally at the firm.

Prior to joining Littler, Katie clerked for the Hon. Nancy J. Koppe and the Hon. Robert J. Johnston of the U. S. District Court for the District of Nevada. During law school, she served as a judicial extern for the Hon. Kent J. Dawson as well as the Hon. Robert J. Johnston at the same district court. She also served as the director-in-chief of the Emory Moot Court Society and vice-president of the Legal Association of Women Students while at Emory University School of Law.

Recognition

Named, Ones to Watch

The Best Lawyers in America®

2023-2024

News, Analysis & Press

Bills Businesses are Watching

Las Vegas Business Press

April 3, 2017

Independent Contractor Agreements

Clark County Bar Association Communique

March 2, 2016

Books & Book Chapters

  • Nevada Chapter, BNA Wage and Hour Treatise, Editor, 2017

Speaking Engagements

President Trump’s First 100 Days: What Does It Mean for Employers?

Las Vegas, NV

March 24, 2017

Recent Landmark Decisions Impacting Nevada Employers Paying the Minimum Wage: What’s Been Decided, How it Impacts You and How You Can Prepare

November 29, 2016

Education

  • J.D., Emory University School of Law, 2012
  • B.A., Boston University, 2008

Bar Admission

Texas
Nevada