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Kathryn
Olon
- Associate Attorney
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Insurance Defense
- Contract Disputes
Education
- Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 2021
- Honors: International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award
- Honors: o CALI Awards in Employment Discrimination, Legal Medicine & Forensic Science, Public Service & the Executive Branch, and Trial Advocacy
- University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia
- B.A. - 2018
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha Honors Society
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Professional Associations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Erie County Bar Association
- Allegheny County Bar Association
- Order of the Barristers
Biography
Kathryn is an Associate Attorney at Hardin Thompson, where she brings a wealth of experience in civil litigation. She focuses her practice on commercial litigation, employment litigation, insurance defense, and contract disputes. Her dedication to guiding clients through complex legal matters with clear communication and attention to detail sets her apart. Kathryn ensures that her clients are informed and confident throughout the litigation process.
Kathryn earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics, Philosophy, Economics, and Law (PPEL) with a concentration in Politics and Psychology from the University of Richmond in 2018, graduating cum laude. She later received her Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University School of Law in 2021. During law school, Kathryn excelled academically, earning multiple CALI Awards and receiving the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award. She was actively involved in the Trial Advocacy Team, Phi Alpha Delta, and Duquesne’s Urban Development Practicum.
Before joining Hardin Thompson, Kathryn was a member of the Civil Litigation Department at MacDonald Illig, where she expanded her practice to include insurance defense alongside other civil litigation matters.