Kathy Lawrence is an associate in Hirschler Fleischer's Business section. Her practice focuses on general business, corporate and securities matters, including stock and asset acquisitions, dispositions, and reorganizations, corporate formation and dissolution, employment and franchise law matters, public and private securities offerings, and securities and broker dealer regulation. Kathy also counsels clients on matters involving estate planning, including federal estate and gift taxation, succession planning, wills, trusts, and estate administration.
Kathy brings over a decade of hands-on business experience to her practice. Prior to law school, Kathy was General Manager of a direct mail advertising franchise, where she directed day-to-day operations and managed an award-winning sales team.
Education:
- William & Mary School of Law, J.D.
- University of Virginia, B.A.
Published Works/Speaking Engagements:
- Panelist, RichTech Women in Technology Forum - Personal Financial Management (Estate Planning), October 2010
- Co-Author, "Buying or Selling a Business in 2010 and Beyond: Understanding an Earnout," August 2010
- Co-Author, "FINRA Proposes New Rule 5122 to Regulate Private Offerings by Members or Their Control Entities," May 2009
Recognition:
- Member, William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal
- William & Mary Legal Skills Scholar
- Law intern for Chief Judge Edward J. Damich with the United States Court of Federal Claims
- Virginia Bar Association Community Servant
- Gambrell Professionalism Award for excellence in legal writing, analysis and advocacy
Memberships:
- Virginia State Bar
- Virginia Bar Association
Firm Involvement:
- Women's Initiative Network (WIN)
Bar Admission:
- Virginia, 2008


804-771-9579
804-644-0957
klawrence@hf-law.com
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