Kathleen Whaley is a native Houstonian and dedicated litigation attorney. Her legal career began at age sixteen when she devoted an entire summer to studying law at American University as a selected student participating in the National Student Leadership Conference’s Law & Advocacy Program. Inspired by her experience in the future lawyers program, Kathleen began interning at various intellectual property and litigation firms while earning her BA in Economics at Texas A&M University.

Kathleen went on to earn her JD at South Texas College of Law where she primarily focused her studies on trial advocacy. While in law school, Kathleen maintained well-rounded legal skills by achieving limited recognition to practice before the USPTO, participating in national mock trial and moot court competitions, becoming certified in professional legal research, and earning her mediation certification.

Today, Kathleen’s main area of practice is complex civil litigation. She has deposed over 90 witnesses, second-chaired a handful of trials, and even managed to win her first solo trial in 2023. When she isn’t advocating for her clients, Kathleen spends her free time tending to her garden, hiking across Texas, and volunteering with the Junior League of Houston.