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Katrina Umstead focuses her practice on environmental regulatory compliance and litigation matters.

Katrina graduated magna cum laude from William and Mary Law School, where she was a lead articles editor for the William and Mary Law Review. While in law school, she served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Amy Berman Jackson in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Prior to law school, Katrina worked for several years as a paralegal supporting environmental law and policy matters. During her undergraduate studies, she completed an Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education Research fellowship in the Environmental Protection Agency's National Center for Environmental Economics.

Perspectives

The Chemical Compound — Quarter 1 2026
Legal Updates on High Priority Chemicals, PFAS-Related Developments, and Other Important Chemical-Regulatory Developments
Congress Considers Broad PFAS Legislation Targeting Nonessential Uses and Environmental Releases
Environmental Edge: Climate Change & Regulatory Insights
Environmental Impact Review in Real Estate Transactions (pdf)
Practical Guidance
Important Year-End Developments in PFAS State Law: Minnesota, New Mexico, and Connecticut
Advisory
Navigating EPA’s New Direction on PFAS Reporting: Key Updates for Consumer Product Manufacturers
Consumer Products and Retail Navigator
More

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., College of William and Mary Law School, 2024, magna cum laude
  • B.A., University of Virginia, 2018, with distinction

Admissions

  • District of Columbia

Activities

  • Member, Junior League of Washington
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