Katie Matison represents U.S. and international transportation and insurance clients in sophisticated complex high profile litigation, coverage disputes, and transactional matters. She regularly advises clients on the interplay between international treaties and federal laws. Katie is an experienced trial lawyer and a former prosecutor. Katie has defended London insurers in insurance coverage disputes for more than 20 years.
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
Tulane Maritime Law Journal, Board of Advisory Editors, 2014-Present
Association of Transportation Law Professionals, past President / Ex Officio Board Member; Immediate past President, June 2013-June 2014; President, June 2012-June 2013; President-Elect, June 2011-June 2012; Treasurer, July 2010-June 2011; National Executive Committee Member, Regional Vice President, 2007-2010; Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy, Chair of Publications Committee; Maritime Developments--Highlights Newsletter, Editor
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, Maritime Committee, Chair
Recognition & Accomplishments
AV Preeminent in Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, Presidential Award, 2011
Association of Transportation Law Professionals, Presidential Award, 2010, 2012, 2023-2024
Speaking Engagements
"Navigating Troubled Waters: Developments in Maritime Law & Vessel Arrests," Association of Transportation Law Professionals, June 25, 2024
"Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Competition," The University of Texas School of Law, April 11, 2024
"Business Law Spring Meeting 2024," American Bar Association, April 6, 2024
Board Memberships & Community Service
Woodland Park Zoo, Secretary of the Board of Directors, 2023-present
American Heart Association, 2003-2012
Seattle Young Artists Music Festival, past Board Member
Publications
"Cooperation Between U.S. Coast Guard and National Cargo Bureau for Examination and Shipment of Hazardous Cargo," Association of Transportation Law Professionals, July 3, 2024
"FMC Conducts Hearing on Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Disruption of Shipping Traffic," Association of Transportation Law Professionals, February 13, 2024
"Amendments to the Limitation Act: Small Passenger Vessels Are Restricted From Limiting Their Liability For Marine Casualties," The Transportation Lawyer, December 2023
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Cooperation Between U.S. Coast Guard and National Cargo Bureau For Examination and Shipment Of Hazardous Cargo
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FMC Conducts Hearing on Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Disruption of Shipping Traffic
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Amendments To the Limitation Act: Small Passenger Vessels Are Restricted From Limiting Their Liability For Marine Casualties
Credentials
Education
Tulane University School of Law (J.D., LL.M., Admiralty, with distinction, 1992)
Edward A. Dodd, Jr. Award for highest scholastic average
Tulane Maritime Law Journal
Newcomb College of Tulane University (B.A., with honors)
Admissions
Washington
Mississippi
U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
U.S. District Court for All Districts in Mississippi
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit