Katie Zinecker
Biography
Katie Zinecker is a member of the Firm's Litigation and Government Enforcement Practice in Houston and the Global Dispute Resolution Group. She is experienced in handling pre-litigation and litigation matters, including contractual disputes and business torts. Katie also served as a judicial intern to the Hon. Andrew Austin in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas prior to joining Baker McKenzie.
Practice Focus
Katie represents clients across several industries in state and federal court proceedings, as well as domestic and international arbitration. Her practice encompasses nearly all aspects of litigation, and she advises clients in all litigation phases.
Representative Legal Matters
- Obtained a favorable plaintiff’s jury verdict and judgment of over USD 72 million for a publicly-traded energy-services corporation in a six-week trial on claims for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and conspiracy in a case involving an extensive oilfield kickback scheme relating to hundreds of millions of dollars in international transactions.
- Represented a private drilling and exploration company in multiple workplace employment investigations, including related litigations in state and federal court.
- Obtained a favorable settlement for a California-based energy service company in US federal court litigation.
- Advised a publicly traded oil and natural gas service company in various litigation matters, including state court actions for breach of contract.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Texas - Member
- Oregon State Bar - Member
Admissions
- Oregon~United States (2023)
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas~United States (2022)
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas~United States (2022)
- U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska~United States (2021)
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas~United States (2021)
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas~United States (2018)
- Texas~United States (2017)
Education
- University of Texas (J.D.) (2017)
- University of St. Thomas (M.Ed.) (2014)
- University of Texas (B.A.) (2012)
Languages
- English
- German
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