Atty. Katherine V. Mackey

Atty. Katherine V. Mackey

Katherine V. Mackey focuses her practice on complex litigation matters, including commercial litigation, internal investigations, and appeals.

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Profile Summary

About Katherine V. Mackey at a glance

Katherine V. Mackey is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2014) and Harvard University (BA, 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Katherine V. Mackey focuses her practice on complex litigation matters, including commercial litigation, internal investigations, and appeals
  • She has represented a variety of companies, including a major automotive manufacturer, a financial services company, and an electronics company

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine V. Mackey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine V. Mackey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Katherine V. Mackey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Katherine V. Mackey

Where is Katherine V. Mackey's law office located?
Katherine V. Mackey's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine V. Mackey handle?
Katherine V. Mackey focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Katherine V. Mackey go to law school?
Katherine V. Mackey earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (BA, 2007).
How can I contact Katherine V. Mackey for a consultation?
You can contact Katherine V. Mackey directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Katherine V. Mackey received?
Katherine V. Mackey's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 2014
BA
Harvard University
- 2007

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
New York, New York State Bar Association

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