Katie Helton

Katie Helton joined Jack Cooper in 2009 as Associate General Counsel. Her work for the Company has primarily focused on employment and labor law. In April 2019, Katie accepted the role of Chief Human Resources Officer, taking on additional leadership responsibilities in Human Resources and Labor. Katie graduated from Washington University School of Law in Saint Louis, Missouri and St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional. She was recognized in 2018 by Acquisition International as the ‘Most Influential Woman in Employment Law- Southeast USA’ and in 2017 by Transport News’ Women in Transport Awards as ‘Most Trusted In-House Legal Counsel.’

Prior to joining Jack Cooper, Katie started her career in public interest law with the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. She strives in her work with Jack Cooper to bring the same compassion for people and concern for justice that led her into public interest earlier in her career.