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Catherine Kevane

Catherine Kevane

USA 2026

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About

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Career

Recognized as a top securities litigator and leading woman in tech law, Catherine has a track record that includes wins in complex litigation in both federal and state court. Catherine has extensive experience representing public companies and their officers and directors in actions arising under federal and state securities laws. Most recently, Catherine secured dismissals of two federal securities class actions following the initial motion to dismiss.

Catherine represents technology companies, including Fortune 100 companies, in regulatory and internal investigations into alleged accounting fraud, bribery and corruption, and whistleblower matters throughout the world. She has secured favorable results for companies in investigations brought by the U.S. SEC, the U.S. DOJ and the World Bank.

Catherine is a trusted advisor to public and private companies and their officers and directors on issues regarding fiduciary duties, disclosure matters, litigation strategy and avoidance and compliance matters. Her clients include leading companies in the tech, life sciences, healthcare, AI, retail and fashion tech, games and consumer goods industries.

Professional Memberships

An advocate for the success of her legal colleagues, Catherine is an active mentor to women attorneys. She serves on the Steering Committee of Women in Securities Enforcement (WiSE), a network for women securities defense litigators.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - California

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Catherine Kevane has a broad securities practice, often representing clients in derivative suits and stockholder litigation.

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - California

Band 6
Band 6

Individual Editorial

Catherine Kevane's clients benefit from her extensive experience in securities litigation and representing both individual and corporate clients before special committees in regulatory and internal investigations.

Strengths

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  • Catherine is a strong lead partner who is willing to jump into the most complex issues.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Catherine Kevane has an in-depth understanding of the law and a mastery of procedure, which puts us in the best position possible.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • I am consistently impressed with Catherine's professionalism and expertise. She remains composed and steady, even during high-pressure moments. She is a tenacious advocate for my interests.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Catherine has an amazing ability to distill very complicated issues into clear advice.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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California

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