Katherine Thursby Ortega

Katherine Thursby Ortega currently holds the position of Deputy City Attorney in the Utilities Finance division at the San Francisco City Attorney's Office since August 2023. Prior to this role, Katherine gained extensive experience in public finance and corporate law, holding partner and associate positions at various law firms such as Fox Rothschild LLP, Nossaman LLP, and Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth. In addition, Katherine has also worked in legal and compliance roles at companies like Morgan Stanley. Katherine obtained their JD from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, and has a diverse educational background with degrees in Political Science, Women's and Gender Studies, and ongoing studies in law.