About Katie
Katie Richardson is a highly skilled solicitor with a particular focus on employment law, professional liability, and employment practice liability claims.
She has a strong reputation for advising employers on complex workplace issues, including unfair dismissal, general protections, discrimination, and workers’ compensation claims. When acting for insurance clients, Katie is adept at drafting complex advices on liability, causation, quantum, settlement strategy, and reserves, with her work consistently receiving excellent feedback from clients.
Katie’s employment law practice includes preparing submissions for mediations, conciliations, and court appearances. She regularly appears independently at Fair Work Commission conciliations, PIPA conferences, and in reviews and case management hearings (both contested and uncontested) in both the Supreme Court and Federal Court, where her advocacy skills are highly regarded by colleagues and clients alike.
In addition to her employment law expertise, Katie has significant experience defending professional liability claims and advising on employment practices liability matters. She is skilled in briefing and collaborating with counsel and experts, and has achieved successful outcomes for clients through strategic negotiation and advocacy in both litigated and pre-court settings.
Katie’s practical approach, technical expertise, and strong leadership ensure she delivers commercially sensible and effective solutions tailored to her clients’ needs. Her commitment to excellence and her depth of experience in employment law continue to distinguish her as a trusted adviser in the legal profession.
