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Overview
Introduction
Katy’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, with disputes involving securities laws, regulatory issues, and government investigations.
Katy Pokorny has experience across various phases of litigation, including pleadings and discovery. Katy regularly attends conferences focusing on securities laws and writes updates related to emerging trends in this space.
In her pro bono practice, Katy has volunteered as a guardian ad litem with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and also represents criminal defendants charged criminally in federal court.
During law school, Katy externed for the Hon. Ronald F. Bartkowicz in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division, where she drafted legal memorandums and court opinions. Additionally, Katy was a summer associate at Perkins Coie in 2022.
Prior to law school, she was a project associate at a research center that was established to support the U.S. Department of Defense and is dedicated to advancing trauma-informed knowledge with a particular focus on the U.S. military population.
Education & credentials
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, Loyola University Chicago Law Journal, 2023
- The George Washington University, B.A., Psychology, cum laude, 2018
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Perkins Coie LLP, Chicago, IL, Summer Associate, 2022
- Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division, Chicago, IL, Judicial Extern for the Hon. Ronald F. Bartkowicz, 2021
Professional recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation, 2026
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SEC Rescinds “No Admit, No Deny” Rule
May 20, 2026
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Blog SEC Seeks to End “No Admit, No Deny” Rule
May 13, 2026
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SEC Speaks 2026: Five Key Takeaways
April 01, 2026
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Legal development Securities Enforcement Forum New York 2026: Shifting Priorities and Emerging Risks
February 12, 2026
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Legal development SEC Dismisses Cyber Disclosure Case Against SolarWinds and CISO
December 04, 2025
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Securities Enforcement Forum DC 2025: Shifting Focus, Uncertain Guidance
November 07, 2025
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2025 Garrett Securities Law Institute: Actionable Insights Despite SEC Absence
October 15, 2025
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Legal development Securities Enforcement Forum Central 2025: Questions Unanswered
September 30, 2025
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SEC Speaks 2025—Four Key Takeaways
June 03, 2025
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Legal development Securities Enforcement Forum West 2025: Embracing Change in the SEC’s New Chapter
May 21, 2025
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Legal development Securities Enforcement Forum New York 2025: A New Era Looms
February 07, 2025
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