Catherine Smith

Employment Law Attorney, Catherine W. Smith graduated from Temple University with her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and her Juris Doctorate from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University.

Prior to joining the firm, Catherine worked as an Assistant District Attorney and sex-crimes prosecutor for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. There she tried hundreds of cases, including jury trials, involving matters of sexual assault, child rape, rape, attempted murder, and other interpersonal crimes. Catherine also served as a legal intern in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas under the Honorable Joan A. Brown, where she garnered invaluable knowledge of the Philadelphia court system.

Catherine’s work at the District Attorney’s Office propelled her to continue work that is Plaintiff centered, vindicating employees who are mistreated by employers and co-workers because they are members of a protected class under the law. She has recovered millions of dollars for her clients, including securing a $1,000,0000 settlement in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania.

Ms. Smith is also active in her service to the community as a volunteer at Manna, a meal delivery service for those battling a life-threatening illness.