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Kaitlin M. Gurney is an experienced litigator who focuses on media law and white collar criminal defense.

Kaitlin defends media and entertainment companies in lawsuits alleging defamation and invasion of privacy, and she represents newsrooms in securing access to public records, documents, and court proceedings. She also regularly advises clients on pre-publication issues. Before becoming a lawyer, Kaitlin was a reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, where she covered the New Jersey statehouse. She also worked at The Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer.

Kaitlin also advises clients during government investigations and defends them in litigation involving claims of fraud and abuse, particularly the False Claims Act. She is member of Ballard Spahr's White Collar Defense and Investigations practice as well as its Media and Entertainment Law Group.

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Pennsylvania

U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Western, and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Professional Memberships

Professional Activities

ABA Communications Law Forum Governing Board, At-Large Member, 2018-2021

Media Law Resource Center Criminal Law Committee, Founder and Co-Chair

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Chambers Guide to the USA

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Kaitlin Gurney is an increasingly recognized litigator in the media and entertainment industry. She has particular expertise defending companies against alleged defamation and invasions of privacy and represents newsroom clients in freedom of information and court proceeding access issues.

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