Kathryn (“Katie”) Nadro, CIPP/US, leads Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger’s Data Security and Privacy practice. Katie advises clients on a diverse array of business matters, including data security and privacy compliance, commercial and business disputes, and employment issues. Katie works with individuals and businesses of all sizes to craft successful resolutions tailored to each individual matter.
Publications
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06/16/2022
Kathryn Nadro co-authors cover article for American Bankruptcy Institute Journal
Kathryn Nadro co-authors American Bankruptcy Institute Journal cover article entitled “Getting Personal: Acquiring PII Out of Bankruptcy.” The May 2022 issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal cover article discusses the practical and legal issues surrounding the purchase of personally identifiable information in the bankruptcy process and the potential uses that can be made of that information.
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08/04/2020
Lisa Vandesteeg and Katie Nadro publish article entitled “Information Security and Privacy Best Practices in the Age of Pandemic” in the Journal of Corporate Renewal, the official publication of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA)
Lisa Vandesteeg and Katie Nadro publish article entitled “Information Security and Privacy Best Practices in the Age of Pandemic” in the Journal of Corporate Renewal, the official publication of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA).
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06/22/2020
UPDATE – SFGH Client Alert – Supreme Court Rules Title VII Prohibits Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
UPDATE – SFGH Client Alert – Supreme Court Rules Title VII Prohibits Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
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06/17/2019
Matthew Schiff & Kathryn Nadro co-author "Sexual Harassment and Retaliation: A Practical Guide for Plaintiff and Defense - Chapter 4: Responding to the Charge and the Complaint"
Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger partner Matthew Schiff & associate Kathryn Nadro recently co-authored a chapter in the book "Sexual Harassment and Retaliation: A Practical Guide for Plaintiff and Defense." This is the fourth edition of the book published by the American Bar Association. In this book, Matthew and Kathryn guide how to respond to a charge and complaint when handling claims alleging harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. This much-needed resource provides critical background and best practices for attorneys who litigate cases on behalf of plaintiff/employees and defendants/employers.
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12/01/2017
Matthew B. Schiff and Kathryn C. Nadro authored an article appearing in the December 2017 edition of The Corporate Counselor entitled “Law and Employment Law Changes in the Trump Era.”
Matthew B. Schiff and Kathryn C. Nadro authored an article appearing in the December 2017 edition of The Corporate Counselor entitled “Law and Employment Law Changes in the Trump Era.” Schiff and Nadro describe some of the many changes the Trump Administration has brought to regulation and enforcement in the labor and employment arena, including reversals of Obama administration policies on wage and hour law, Title VII protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, and the use of arbitration clauses in employment agreements.
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10/30/2017
Matthew B. Schiff and Kathryn C. Nadro author article entitled “Internal Whistleblowers: SCOTUS Review of Dodd-Frank to Change the Landscape” for the October 2017 edition of The Corporate Counselor
Matthew B. Schiff and Kathryn C. Nadro authored an article appearing in the October 2017 edition of The Corporate Counselor entitled “Internal Whistleblowers: SCOTUS Review of Dodd-Frank to Change the Landscape.” The article analyzes Digital Realty Trust Inc. v. Somers, a case appearing before the Supreme Court this term. The Supreme Court’s ruling is highly anticipated as it will clarify the interplay between whistleblower protections under the Dodd-Frank Act versus the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and potentially redefine how employers respond to internal whistleblowers.
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10/07/2016
SFGH Wins Preliminary Injunction for Arizona Investment Advisory Firm
Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer attorneys, Elizabeth (“Lisa”) B. Vandesteeg, Kathryn C. Nadro, and Jonathan P. Friedland, recently secured a major victory in a preliminary injunction hearing for a registered investment advisory firm.
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05/10/2016
Matthew Schiff and Kathryn Nadro publish article in American Bar Association
The Spring 2016 issue of The American Bar Association Tort Trial Insurance Section - Employment Law & Litigation features an article by Matthew Schiff and Kathryn Nadro entitled, "Multiyear Public Sector Collective Bargaining Agreements following Illinois v. AFSCME"
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04/09/2014
John C. Martin and Kathryn Nadro publishes article entitled, "Ethically Pursuing Fees from Former Clients Short of Litigation" in the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation Ethics & Professionalism.
On April 9, 2014, the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation Ethics & Professionalism published an article authored by John C. Martin and Kathyrn Nadro entitled "Ethically Pursuing Fees from Former Clients Short of Litigation".
Speaking Engagements
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11/14/2022
Katie Nadro to participate in webinar on the intersection of PII and Bankruptcy
On November 14, 2022, SFGH’s Katie Nadro will be a panelist on an IWIRC panel discussing the legal and practical aspects of acquiring personally identifiable information in bankruptcy proceedings.
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11/04/2022
Katie Nadro to moderate webinar on what to do when your business is the victum of a data breach
On November 9, 2022, SFGH’s Katie Nadro will moderate the Financial Poise/West LegalEd Center webinar “Data Breach Response: Before and After the Breach.” On this final episode of the Cybersecurity and Privacy webinar series, Katie and her fellow panelists will walk through the practical steps to take when your business is the victim of a data breach. Attend this webinar and learn how to prepare for and respond to a data breach to minimize the harm to your business and your reputation.
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08/02/2022
Katie Nadro moderates webinar addressing Cyber Security and Data Privacy laws across the US.
With no federal data security or privacy law, it can be difficult to navigate the various state laws which apply to businesses and individuals. SFGH’s Katie Nadro will moderate the Financial Poise/West Legal Ed Center webinar “Introduction to US Privacy and Data Security: Regulations and Requirements” on August 3rd at 2:00 PM CST, during which Katie will lead her fellow panelists in a discussion on the intersection of these different state laws.
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05/03/2022
SFGH's Katie Nadro to Participate in Webinar on Legal Ethics
On May 4, 2022, SFGH partner Katie Nadro will be a panelist on Financial Poise/West LegalEd Center webinar “Legal Ethics 2022: Hot Off the Presses- Recent Cases & Decisions.” Katie and her fellow panelists will discuss hot topics in legal ethics and explain how recent decisions have real world impact on the situations lawyers may face.
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02/14/2022
SFGH's Katie Nadro participates in webinar "Legal Ethics 2022: Best Practices in Technology"
On February 16, 2022, SFGH partner Kathryn (Katie) Nadro will appear as a panelist on the Financial Poise/West LegalEd Center webinar “Legal Ethics 2022: Best Practices in Technology.” This webinar is the first episode in a series discussing the latest thorny issues in legal ethics and offering practical solutions to attorneys. In this episode, Katie and her fellow panelists will address the many ethical challenges posed by new technology used in the pandemic, from remote witness issues to maintaining the confidentiality of communications to securing client records from external attacks.
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11/03/2021
SFGH's Katie Nadro moderates webinar "Data Breach Response: Before and After the Breach"
On November 3, 2021, SFGH's Katie Nadro will moderate the final episode in the Financial Poise Cybersecurity and Data Privacy series, “Data Breach Response: Before and After the Breach.” You’ve received the dreaded call that your company has just suffered a data breach – what do you do next? Who do you call for help? What notification obligations do you have? Whether your company already has an information security program and incident response plan or not, this webinar will help prepare you to take action when the worst happens.
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08/31/2021
SFGH Partner Kathryn Nadro participates in webinar "Introduction to EU General Data Protection Regulation: Planning, Implementation, and Compliance"
On September 1, 2021, SFGH Partner Katie Nadro will moderate the webinar “Introduction to EU General Data Protection Regulation: Planning, Implementation, and Compliance,” the second episode of a Financial Poise series on Cybersecurity and Data Privacy. The GDPR is groundbreaking legislation which changed the way the world collects, stores, and sends data. The panel will provide an overview of the GDPR’s applicability and requirements, as well as a discussion of how your organization may meet those standards.
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05/25/2021
Now available on demand, SFGH Partner Kathryn Nadro participated in Financial Poise webinar "Best Practices Regarding Technology 2021"
Now available on demand, SFGH Partner Katie Nadro participated in the Financial Poise webinar entitled “Best Practices Regarding Technology 2021.” Katie and her fellow panelists discussed ethical problems posed by changing technology that lawyers face and suggested practical solutions.
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10/29/2020
Katie Nadro discusses how companies can update their policies and practices to comply with GDPR requirements in “Introduction to the EU General Data Protection Regulation: Planning, Implementation, and Compliance”
Katie Nadro discusses how companies can update their policies and practices to comply with GDPR requirements in “Introduction to the EU General Data Protection Regulation: Planning, Implementation, and Compliance.”
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10/02/2020
SFGH Associate Katie Nadro moderated Financial Poise/ West LegalEdcenter webinar entitled "US Privacy and Data Security: Regulations and Requirements"
SFGH Associate Katie Nadro moderated Financial Poise/ West LegalEdcenter entitled "US Privacy and Data Security: Regulations and Requirements."
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04/09/2019
SFGH associate Kathryn Nadro spoke on the first episode in a series of webinars produced by Financial Poise for West LegalEdcenter entitled "Valuation Fights in Litigation: Battle of the Experts 2019 - When Do You Need One & Where Do You Get One?"
SFGH associate Kathryn Nadro spoke on the first episode in a series of webinars produced by Financial Poise for West LegalEdcenter entitled "Valuation Fights in Litigation: Battle of the Experts 2019 - When Do You Need One & Where Do You Get One?"The first episode premiered January 31, 2019.
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01/22/2019
SFGH associate Kathryn Nadro speaks on the first episode in a series of webinars entitled, "Newbie Litigator School – Winter/Spring 2019 Edition - Federal Rules of Civil Procedure" for West LegalEdcenter
On January 23, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP associate Kathryn Nadro will speak as a panelist for the first episode of a West LegalEdcenter webinar series titled, "Newbie Litigator School: Winter/Spring 2019 Edition - Federal Rules of Civil Procedure."
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05/02/2017
Kathryn Nadro moderates the final episode in a series of webinars entitled Newbie Litigator School II: Anatomy of a Trial for West LegalEd Center.
On May 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer LLP associate Kathryn Nadro will moderate the final episode in a series of webinars for West LegalEd Center titled Newbie Litigator School II. The series is aimed towards attorneys who are just starting to get involved in civil litigation or who could use a refresher on some litigation fundamentals. The final episode will focus on the nuts and bolts of litigating a case at trial, such as witness prep, selection and presentation of exhibits, motions in limine, opening statements, and closing arguments.
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04/18/2017
Kathryn Nadro moderates the third episode in a series of webinars entitled Newbie Litigator School II: Settlement & Mediation for West LegalEd Center.
On April 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer LLP associate Kathryn Nadro moderates the third episode in a series of webinars for West LegalEd Center titled Newbie Litigator School II. The series is aimed towards attorneys who are just starting to get involved in civil litigation or who could use a refresher on some litigation fundamentals. Episode #3 will focus on negotiating a successful settlement for your client, either privately or through mediation.
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03/21/2017
Kathryn Nadro moderates the second episode in a series of webinars entitled Newbie Litigator School II: Evidence Rule Refresher for West LegalEd Center.
On March 21, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer LLP associate Kathryn Nadro will moderate the second episode in a series of webinars for West LegalEd Center titled Newbie Litigator School II. The series is aimed towards attorneys who are just starting to get involved in civil litigation or who could use a refresher on some litigation fundamentals. Episode #2 will focus on the basics of laying a foundation, common evidentiary objections, hearsay rules and exceptions, and effective witness testimony.
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02/07/2017
Kathyrn Nadro speaks on Financial Poise/West LegalEdcenter webinar entitled "TRO's and Preliminary Injunctions"
On February 7, Kathryn Nadro will be moderating the Financial Poise Newbie Litigator webinar on temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.
News
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02/09/2018
SFGH Confirms Chapter 11 Plan in Regional Hospital Bankruptcy
On February 9, 2018, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Iowa confirmed the chapter 11 liquidation plan of Central Iowa Healthcare, a mid-sized hospital and clinic system based in Marshalltown, Iowa with a reach through three central Iowa counties. Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP, led by partner Mark S. Melickian, served as Special Healthcare Reorganization Counsel and led the engagement from filing through plan confirmation. Mark was assisted in the engagement by SFGH partners Michael Brandess and Matthew Schiff, and litigation associate Kathryn Nadro. In May 2017, SFGH took the Debtor through the sale of substantially all of its assets to Allen Health Systems, Inc., d/b/a UnityPoint Health – Waterloo, a transaction that allowed the hospital and clinics to remain open, saved hundreds of regional jobs, and won M&A Advisor’s 363 Sale of the Year award ($10 million - $25 million) for 2017.
Civic & Professional
Women's Mentoring Program, University of
Chicago Law School
Newsletter Editor, ABA Section of
Litigation's Ethics & Professionalism
Committee
Kathryn Nadro's recent or notable engagements and experience includes:
- Represented a large entertainment company in successful breach of contract litigation, winning over $500,000 for our client.
- Successfully represented a medical practice in interstate litigation against a large hospital group.
- Won at trial defending a small business owner from breach of contract claims.
- Represented a lead generation company in litigation brought by a former employee.
- Represented a small business owner in trade secrets litigation against a former employee.