Katherine A. Lauer is a distinguished compliance professional with over 25 years of experience in guiding healthcare companies through complex regulatory challenges. Formerly the Global Co-Chair of the Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Group at Latham & Watkins LLP, Kathy has earned recognition as a “Healthcare Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal and accolades from Chambers USA and The Legal 500 US. She has represented major healthcare players in significant government investigations and the development and implementation of compliance programs.
Kathy is also active in the boardroom, where she has held leadership roles with Scripps Health, Health Carousel, Family Building Blocks and the Eola-Amity Hills Winegrowers Association.
Kathy is deeply committed to her three children and two grandchildren. She is Co-owner and Co-CEO of Bryn Mawr Vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley with her husband, where she combines business expertise with her passion for viticulture and winemaking. Kathy holds a JD from the University of Michigan Law School and a BA from the University of Michigan, and she lectures regularly at the Willamette University College of Law.
