Lashly & Baer, P.C.

Katherine E. Henry

ATTORNEY AT LAW 

Biography

Katherine Henry is a litigator who specializes in general litigation with a focus on transportation law and insurance defense. As part of Lashly & Baer, P.C.’s Transportation Team, she has represented many clients in vehicle negligence matters, involving both interstate and intrastate issues, from the initial claim to final resolution either by way of settlement or trial.  In addition to litigation, Katherine has also served local governments throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan Area as city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and special counsel. Her experience in serving local governments includes, but is not limited to, representing governmental bodies in relation to liability incurred in connection with the hiring and firing of employees, the application and implementation of local and Missouri law, and ongoing municipal development.

On a personal note, Katherine has practiced law with her mother, Deborah C.M. Henry, since 2013.  During this time, Katherine has assisted Deborah with high conflict and high asset dissolution matters from initial client intake to final resolution either by way of settlement or trial.

Lectures & Legal Publications

  • “Redistricting in 2021: A Brief Overview for Local Government Officials,” Missouri Municipal League Review Magazine, March/April 2021
  • “Ethics Training for Newly Elected Officials—Do’s and Don’ts,” Missouri Municipal League, June 2020
  • “Ethics Training for Newly Elected Officials—Do’s and Don’ts,” Missouri Municipal League, April 2019

Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
  • Defense Research Institute, Inc.
  • Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
  • Missouri Municipal League
  • USLAW Network, Inc.

Community Service

  • Leadership Clayton, Class of 2016 – 2017
  • Parties in the Park, Board Member, 2018 – 2021
  • Kids In The Middle, The Young Professionals Committee, 2021 – 2023

My Team

Administrative Assistant:

Lisa Corley
lcorley@lashlybaer.com
(314) 335-1079

Practice Areas

  • Litigation
  • Transportation
  • Government & Public Agencies

Bar Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Missouri
  • Supreme Court of Illinois
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Education

  • J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law, 2013
  • B.A., Psychology, Saint Louis University, 2010

Employment History

  • Lashly & Baer, P.C.
    Attorney, 2023 – Present
  • Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O’Keefe, P.C.
    Associate, 2015 – 2023
  • Stewart, Mittleman, Henry & O’Rourke, L.L.C.
    Associate, 2013 – 2015
  • Stewart, Mittleman, Heggie, Henry & Albin, L.L.C.
    Law Clerk, 2010 – 2013