Katherine Katchen

Katherine M. Katchen

Counsel

Katherine M. Katchen

Counsel

  • Overview

    Biography

    Katherine M. Katchen represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters, particularly in the area of managed care and insurance. Her practice is focused on health insurers, managed care companies, and insurers and third-party administrators in state and federal actions around the country. Kate is a counsel in the firm’s Managed Care + Employee Benefit Litigation group.

    Kate has more than 20 years of litigation experience, handling matters brought by health care providers, professional medical societies and subscribers alleging a range of legal actions centered on legal theories, including: RICO conspiracy; ERISA violations; bad faith; contract and quasi-contract; tortious interference; and breach of state prompt pay. She has represented clients' needs around the country, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida, Illinois, California and Maryland.

    Prior to beginning her corporate law practice, Kate was an Attorney Advisor to the U.S. Department of Labor from 1997 to 1999. In addition, she is a long-time volunteer attorney with the Support Center for Child Advocates and a board member of the Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

        Health Care and Insurance Industry

      • Represents and advises managed care companies, health insurers and third-party administrators in reimbursement, benefits and payment policy disputes with providers, subscribers and medical associations.

      • Works with insurer SIU/fraud units related to investigations of improper billing and referral practices, including overpayment recovery efforts. *

      • Served as counsel for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) managed care health plans in a series of actions filed by ambulance providers alleging improper reimbursement. *

      • Represented Medicare Advantage Plan in dispute with provider of risk adjustment services. *

      • Acted for an insurance company in several actions challenging the termination of an independent contractor agency agreement. *

      • Represented an insurance company in a series of class actions challenging the company’s business reorganization, and alleging claims of age discrimination, retaliation, violations of ERISA, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty. *

        • Other Experiences

      • Defended petroleum products marketers in various state and federal court litigation involving claims under the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act, the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, and various theories of products liability. *

      • Litigated on behalf of a major generic pharmaceutical company in private, multi-party class action litigation involving an alleged “reverse payment” settlement. *

      • Represented a manufacturer of the building material-oriented strand board in nationwide direct and indirect purchaser antitrust class actions alleging a conspiracy to restrict supply and fix prices. *

      • Served as counsel for a leading Internet security company in a series of complex litigations arising from alleged breaches of various purchase agreements whereby the company acquired certain start-up Internet security/consulting firms, including disputes related to earnout provisions in the agreements. *

        • Other Experiences

      • *Attorney Katchen was counsel in these representative transactions prior to joining Robinson+Cole. 

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    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      The Forum of Executive Women (2021 - Present)

      Defense Research Institute
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Selected to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list from 2013 to 2019

      Support Center for Child Advocates, "Distinguished Advocate" (2016)

      Recognized by the Pennsylvania Diversity Council as among the "Most the Most Powerful & Influential Women of Pennsylvania" (2010)

      Selected as a Rising Star to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list from 2005 to 2008 and 2011.

      Recognized as a Law 360 Rising Star, Insurance (2010)

      Pennsylvania Law Weekly - "Lawyers on the Fast Track" (2006)

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue
      Board of Directors

      Support Center for Child Advocates
      Volunteer Attorney
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Budding Industry: Litigation Trends for the Emerging Cannabis Market," presented to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, Litigation Institute (October 2019)
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        • Budding Industry: Litigation Trends for the Emerging Cannabis Market

        "Budding Industry: Litigation Trends for the Emerging Cannabis Market," presented by Katherine M. Katchen, presented to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, Litigation Institute (October 2019)

        “Budding Industry: Litigation Trends for the Emerging Cannabis Market” (Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, Litigation Institute, King of Prussia, PA, October 2019).


      "Brushes with Government Entities," during the Blue Cross Blue Shield 2019 National Summit (April 2019)
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        • Brushes with Government Entities

        "Brushes with Government Entities," presented by Katherine M. Katchen, during the Blue Cross Blue Shield 2019 National Summit (April 2019)

        “Brushes with Government Entities” (Blue Cross Blue Shield 2019 National Summit, Dallas, April 2019)


      "Privacy and the Evolving Litigation and Compliance Landscape," at the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, In-House Counsel Conference (April 2019)
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        • Privacy and the Evolving Litigation and Compliance Landscape

        "Privacy and the Evolving Litigation and Compliance Landscape," presented by Katherine M. Katchen, at the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, In-House Counsel Conference (April 2019)

        “Privacy and the Evolving Litigation and Compliance Landscape” (Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, In-House Counsel Conference, Philadelphia, April 2019).


      "Brushes with Government Entities: Ethical Considerations in Dealing with Everything from Third-Party Subpoenas to Election Day Campaign Promises," to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter (December 2018)
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        • Brushes with Government Entities: Ethical Considerations in Dealing with Everything from Third-Party Subpoenas to Election Day Campaign Promises

        "Brushes with Government Entities: Ethical Considerations in Dealing with Everything from Third-Party Subpoenas to Election Day Campaign Promises," presented by Katherine M. Katchen, to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter (December 2018)

        “Brushes with Government Entities: Ethical Considerations in Dealing with Everything from Third-Party Subpoenas to Election Day Campaign Promises” (Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter, December 2018)


      "Cover Your Assets: Drafting and Enforcing Restrictive Covenant Agreements," to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter (August 2016)
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        • Cover Your Assets: Drafting and Enforcing Restrictive Covenant Agreements

        "Cover Your Assets: Drafting and Enforcing Restrictive Covenant Agreements," presented by Katherine M. Katchen, to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter (August 2016)

        “Cover Your Assets: Drafting and Enforcing Restrictive Covenant Agreements” (Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter, August 2016)


      "ERISA is 40....But is it Still Fabulous?" at the Blue Cross Blue Shield 2015 Blue National Summit (April 2015)
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        • ERISA is 40....But is it Still Fabulous?

        "ERISA is 40....But is it Still Fabulous?" presented by Katherine M. Katchen, at the Blue Cross Blue Shield 2015 Blue National Summit (April 2015)

        “ERISA is 40....But is it Still Fabulous?” (Blue Cross Blue Shield 2015 Blue National Summit, Phoenix, April 2015)


      "Changing Provider-Payer Relationship Post-ACA," to the American Bar Association Health Law Section at the 16th Annual Conference on Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law (March 2015)
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        • Changing Provider-Payer Relationship Post-ACA

        "Changing Provider-Payer Relationship Post-ACA," presented by Katherine M. Katchen, to the American Bar Association Health Law Section at the 16th Annual Conference on Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law (March 2015)

        "Changing Provider-Payer Relationship Post-ACA" (American Bar Association Health Law Section, 16th Annual Conference on Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law, March 2015)


      "2014 Update & Trends in Shareholder Law & Litigation," to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter (April 2014)
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        • 2014 Update & Trends in Shareholder Law & Litigation

        "2014 Update & Trends in Shareholder Law & Litigation," presented by Katherine M. Katchen, to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter (April 2014)

        “2014 Update & Trends in Shareholder Law & Litigation” (Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter, April 2014)


      "Regulatory, Legal & Political Issues for FDA Regulated Companies: Corporate Officer Responsibilities and Liability," (February 2012)
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        • Regulatory, Legal & Political Issues for FDA Regulated Companies: Corporate Officer Responsibilities and Liability

        "Regulatory, Legal & Political Issues for FDA Regulated Companies: Corporate Officer Responsibilities and Liability," presented by Katherine M. Katchen (February 2012)

        “Regulatory, Legal & Political Issues for FDA Regulated Companies: Corporate Officer Responsibilities and Liability” (Legal & Regulatory Landscape for Life Sciences in 2012,) Feb. 2012

         


      "Responding to Government Investigations and Preparing for Follow-on Litigation," to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association at the 44th Annual Lawyer’s Conference (May 2010)
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        • Responding to Government Investigations and Preparing for Follow-on Litigation

        "Responding to Government Investigations and Preparing for Follow-on Litigation," presented by Katherine M. Katchen, to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association at the 44th Annual Lawyer’s Conference (May 2010)

        “Responding to Government Investigations and Preparing for Follow-on Litigation” (Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, 44th Annual Lawyer’s Conference, New Orleans, May 2010)


      "Obama’s Antitrust Watchdogs: Has the Bite Been Worse Than the Bark? Trends in Private Antitrust Litigation," to the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Business Law Institute (November 2009)
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        • Obama’s Antitrust Watchdogs: Has the Bite Been Worse Than the Bark? Trends in Private Antitrust Litigation

        "Obama’s Antitrust Watchdogs: Has the Bite Been Worse Than the Bark? Trends in Private Antitrust Litigation," presented by Katherine M. Katchen, to the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Business Law Institute (November 2009)

        “Obama’s Antitrust Watchdogs: Has the Bite Been Worse Than the Bark? Trends in Private Antitrust Litigation” (Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Business Law Institute, Nov. 2009)


      "Antitrust Compliance: Tips for In-House Counsel to Minimize Antitrust Risk," to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter (May 2009)
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        • Antitrust Compliance: Tips for In-House Counsel to Minimize Antitrust Risk

        "Antitrust Compliance: Tips for In-House Counsel to Minimize Antitrust Risk," presented by Katherine M. Katchen, to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter (May 2009)

        “Antitrust Compliance: Tips for In-House Counsel to Minimize Antitrust Risk” (Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter, May 2009)


      "Recent Trends in DOJ and SEC Actions Against In-House Counsel," to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter (April 2009)
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        • Recent Trends in DOJ and SEC Actions Against In-House Counsel

        "Recent Trends in DOJ and SEC Actions Against In-House Counsel," presented by Katherine M. Katchen, to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter (April 2009)

        “Recent Trends in DOJ and SEC Actions Against In-House Counsel” (Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter, April 2009)


      "Personal Liability Risks Facing In-House Counsel," to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter (April 2007) and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s 12th Annual Business Lawyer’s Institute (Nov. 2006)
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        • Personal Liability Risks Facing In-House Counsel

        "Personal Liability Risks Facing In-House Counsel," presented by Katherine M. Katchen, to the Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter (April 2007) and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s 12th Annual Business Lawyer’s Institute (Nov. 2006)

        “Personal Liability Risks Facing In-House Counsel” (Association of Corporate Counsel of America, Delaware Valley Chapter, April 2007; Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s 12th Annual Business Lawyer’s Institute, Nov. 2006)


    • News

      R+C in the News

      • January 29, 2021

        Robinson+Cole’s Recent Lateral Hires Profiled in Law360 Article

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          Robinson+Cole’s Recent Lateral Hires Profiled in Law360 Article

          The recent additions of Business Litigation Group lawyers Amanda R. Phillips and Seth B. Orkand in Boston, along with Managed Care + Employee Benefit Litigation Group lawyer Katherine M. Katchen and Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group lawyer Rachel Jaffe Mauceri in Philadelphia were featured in the article “Robinson & Cole Expands With New Lawyers In Philly, Boston” published by Law360 on January 28, 2021. The piece briefly profiles each of the lawyers, offering background on their practice and why they chose to make the move to Robinson+Cole. In addition, Managing Partner, Stephen E. Goldman shared insight on how the hires are part of the firm’s larger strategic plan. "'The goal was really to build on our strengths with a focus on our fastest growing regions,' he said. 'We focused on a combination of more senior lawyers with well-developed practices and people at earlier stages of their careers who are really talented.'"  Read the full article.

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      R+C News Releases

      • January 26, 2021

        Robinson+Cole Continues Growth in Philadelphia

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          Robinson+Cole Continues Growth in Philadelphia

          Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce the addition of Katherine M. Katchen as counsel in the firm’s Managed Care + Employee Benefits Litigation Group. Ms. Katchen has more than 20 years of litigation experience representing clients in complex commercial litigation matters, particularly in the area of managed care and insurance. She will be resident in the firm’s Philadelphia office. Read more in the press release. 

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