In her statewide general litigation and trial practice, Kathryn Willis represents individuals, companies, and local governments in a variety of disputes in business, employment and contractual areas. She also handles real estate matters, including due diligence reviews and issues arising from billboard sales and acquisitions, zoning, eminent domain, permitting and construction financing.

On the employment law side of her work, Kathryn counsels clients on policy procedures, discrimination litigation and benefits-related matters. She enjoys taking a proactive approach and keeping clients out of trouble by answering their questions and giving them advice on properly handling and documenting employee performance issues, terminations and other difficult matters.

With a deep intellectual interest, Kathryn enjoys learning all she can about her clients and devising strategies to address their problems and further their interests. She stays updated on the ever-evolving regulatory and legislative landscape to ensure that those she represents are adhering to relevant laws as they make decisions in relation to their businesses.

Kathryn applies her meticulous attention to detail to all matters. She emphasizes total preparation so she can effectively field anything that comes her way. Always taking a personable and professional approach, Kathryn communicates with clarity and honesty.

After Hours

Kathryn enjoys staying active, playing tennis and pickleball and taking walks with her two dogs. Her daughter is a junior tennis tournament player, so she also enjoys spending time attending her daughter’s tennis tournaments.

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With a deep intellectual interest, Kathryn enjoys learning all she can about her clients and devising strategies to address their problems and further their interests.

  • Mercer Law Review (Member, 2007-2009)
  • Association of Women Law Students (Member, 2006-2009)
  • Phi Delta Phi (Member, 2006-2009)
  • State Bar of Georgia (2006-Present)
  • Macon Bar Association (2006-Present)

Education

  • University of Georgia (B.S., cum laude, 2009)

    Psychology

  • Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2009)

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia, 2009

Court Admissions

  • Court of Appeals of Georgia
  • Supreme Court of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

  • Kathryn has presented at the Georgia Rural Water Associate Annual Conference on a variety of legal topics.
  • Kathryn has presented on the guardianship/conservatorship process and involuntary commitment process for local hospitals and providers.
  • “Issues and Questions When a Franchise is Taken by Eminent Domain,” ALI-ABA Course of Study 2013, Eminent Domain & Land Value Litigation, Co-author.

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