Cathryn is a native of West Virginia although Ohio has been home since 2000.  She has been a licensed attorney since 1991.  Cathryn received her undergraduate degree in Internation Studies from West Virginia University, Magna Cum Laude, and her law degree from the University of Washingto in Seattle.  Cathryn has enjoyed a diverse practice in fields such as complex litigation, product liability, medial malpractice, disability, as well as, environmental, energy and natural resources law.  Since moving to Oxford she has devoted her practice to the needs of her community including Elder Law, Estate Planning, General Business, Social Security Disability and Agricultural/Natural Resources law.  In addition to working in private practice, she has also served as Deputy Director and Chief Legal Counsel for a public agency and litigation counsel for two non profit organizations.

Cathryn is active in the Oxford Community as a current board member of Three Valley Conservation Trust and MOON Co-Op.