LAWYER PROFILE

Katherine Smalley

USA 2026

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

Tennessee

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Katie Smalley represents public and private borrowers, private equity sponsors and financial institutions in negotiating and documenting financing transactions. Katie’s practice also extends to capital market debt transactions and financing components of corporate mergers and acquisitions.

Katie’s practice includes:

- Financing Transactions

- Note Offerings and Corporate Transactions

- Healthcare Finance

In addition to her commercial finance practice, Katie is an active member of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and is passionate about helping nonprofits, small businesses and individuals with their legal needs through the firm’s pro bono initiatives.

Career

Katie joined Bass, Berry & Sims in 2016.

Personal

JD, University of Tennessee College of Law (2016) - summa cum laude

BS, Centre College (2013) -summa cum laude

Awards

Banking and Finance Law (2024-2026)

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Banking & Finance, Up and Coming (2026)

Chambers USA

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Banking & Finance - Tennessee

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Katherine Smalley is recognized for her particularly strong debt financing practice. She has experience in an array of industries, including senior living and hospitality.

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