Employment Law | Contracts | Real Estate Law | Mergers & Acquisitions | Business Transactions | Commercial Litigation

krehan@smithpauley.com | (402) 501-8128

Katy is a corporate attorney specializing in employment law, contract negotiation, real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and commercial litigation. As an attorney, Katy values being a confidant for her clients, using her training and expertise to counsel them through some of life’s biggest decisions. Katy's clients often have multiple business ventures and need assistance in a variety of areas. With a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, Katy works collaboratively with business owners, large and small, to help them succeed.

Striving to make each client feel like they are her only client, Katy gives 110% of herself to each matter. Katy understands that clients want an attorney who listens, cares about their individual needs, and will make every effort to put themselves in the shoes of their clients. Katy takes pride in being extremely responsive to client requests and she works diligently toward helping clients achieve their goals.

Katy earned a Juris Doctor from the Valparaiso University School of Law, and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Iowa. When Katy is not working for her clients, she loves doing DIY home projects, crafting, and interior design. 

Education

• University of Iowa, B.A.

• Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D.

Bar Admissions

• State of Nebraska

• State of Iowa

• State of Illinois

• U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska

• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Honors and Recognition

• Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2016-2024)