Katharine Buehner Smith

Katharine Buehner Smith is currently an Associate at Collins Einhorn Farrell PC, with previous roles as Law Clerk and Summer Associate. Prior to this, Katharine held various positions at Michigan Technological University from May 2011 to May 2020, including Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, where proposals were developed for grant-making organizations, and Assistant Director of Industry Relations, facilitating company connections with the university. Additional roles included Associate Director of Residential Life, overseeing program development and addressing student concerns, and Assistant Director of Orientation Programs, managing orientation for diverse student populations and budgeting. Katharine's earlier experience includes serving as a Graduate Assistant in Sport and Recreational Studies at South Dakota State University. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from Cooley Law School and a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from South Dakota State University.