Katherine W. Shank

Katherine W. Shank has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and organizations. From 2001 to present, they have worked at Legal Aid Chicago, starting as an AmeriCorps Attorney and progressing through various positions including staff attorney, senior attorney, supervisory attorney, interim executive director, director of volunteer services, and currently serving as Deputy Director/Chief of Staff. In addition, they are an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law starting in 2022.

Katherine W. Shank's education history begins in 1990 when they attended St. Paul Central High School, graduating in 1994. Katherine W. pursued their undergraduate education at Miami University from 1994 to 1998, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work. Moving forward, Katherine attended Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law from 1998 to 2001, where they obtained their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

In 2015, Katherine enrolled in the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, but no end year is provided, indicating that they may still be pursuing their studies there. At the Harris School, they are working towards a Certificate of Civic Leadership.

Additionally, Katherine W. Shank has obtained a 40 Hour Domestic Violence Certificate from Connections for Abused Women and their Children. No specific information regarding the month or year of obtaining this certification is given.