Kate Hooker

Kate Hooker has over 15 years of work experience in various legal and writing roles. Kate started their career as an Intern at the India Centre for Human Rights & Law, where they researched legal issues and contributed to a comprehensive report. Kate then worked as a Staff member for Bill Bradley's presidential campaign, managing travel schedules and preparing reports for the FEC. Kate went on to become an Associate at Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft LLP, where they performed legal research, drafted documents, and managed large-scale ediscovery. Kate received Certificates of Excellence for their pro bono work during their time at the firm. After that, Kate worked as a Legal Aid Intern at the New York University School of Law Juvenile Rights Clinic, providing legal aid to disadvantaged youth. Kate then joined Bloomberg LP as a Legal Analyst/Editorial, and later became a Corporate Counsel. At Bloomberg, they drafted legal documents and communicated extensively with clients and opposing counsel. In 2011, Kate began working as a Freelance Writer/blogger for Brooklyn Based. In 2015, they joined Greenhouse Software, Inc. as the Head of Legal, where they became the first legal hire and head counsel. In this role, they advised the CEO and executive team on legal and business decisions, managed the legal function and budget, and negotiated various contracts. Kate also oversaw regulatory compliance, intellectual property strategy, and commercial insurance policies. In 2016, Kate became a Founding Member of TechGC, further expanding their legal network. Throughout their career, Kate has demonstrated a strong legal background and excellent communication skills.

Kate Hooker has a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Law from New York University School of Law. Kate also has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English from Duke University. Furthermore, Kate has studied Modern British Drama and Victorian Novel at the University of Oxford. Kate completed their high school education at Fieldston School. In addition, Kate is a member of the New York State Bar and is admitted to practice in S.D.N.Y. and E.D.N.Y. No specific information is provided regarding the years they attended each institution or obtained their certifications.