As the administrator in charge of the business functions of Garrison, Kathy Charlwood is responsible for a long list of functions critical to the firm’s ability to successfully serve its clients. Kathy Charlwood Senior Administrator 1627 I Street, NW Suite 1230 Washington, DC 20006 kcharlwood@g-s.com 202.559.0475 WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME Managing the business side of Garrison requires a great deal of discipline, a trait I bring to everything I do. My Garrison colleagues say I’m focused and reliable, but also warm, friendly and even keeled. Unusual or last-minute requests don’t fluster me, and I will respond quickly with an answer or solution. I love helping to ensure the numbers add up to a firm that successfully provides the best opportunities for our clients. OVERVIEW As the administrator in charge of the business functions of Garrison, Kathy is responsible for a long list of functions critical to the firm’s ability to successfully serve its clients. She manages budgets, creates monthly financial reports, maintains all accounting systems, manages vendor and banking relationships, and handles all payments that come in and go out. Kathy also serves as the primary contact with the firm’s outside accountants, providing the data they consistently need. She is also responsible for managing Garrison’s business and worker’s compensation insurance and audits, as well as the firm’s benefits programs. Kathy is quick to take the initiative whenever and wherever it is needed. CREDENTIALS B.S., business administration, University of Saint Joseph, 1983 OUTSIDE THE OFFICE I love running and hiking, and one of my favorite hikes is McAfee Knob in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s on the bucket list for hikers from around the world. As an owner of a 1930s home, I also enjoy the challenge of restoring it while making it a functioning home today. There is much left to do! My reading focus these days is historical fiction, and I read a wide variety of books from many authors. Of course, spending time with my large extended family and my friends is high on my priority list. What It's Like To Work With Me Overview Credentials Outside the Office

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Nov 10, 2024 Tyree Jones joins Polsinelli Tyree Jones, previously Partner at Reed Smith, has joined Polsinelli as Shareholder in the firm's Employment Litigation Practice. Tyree is a trial lawyer with experience in litigating complex commercial disputes related to civil rights violations in the consumer finance, employment, housing and information management sectors. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 Mark Williams joins Clifford Chance Mark Williams, previously Partner at Day Pitney, has joined Clifford Chance as Partner in the firm's Energy Regulatory and Markets Practice. Mark has experience advising investors and energy companies on corporate, financial, securities and related regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state utility commissions. Nov 16, 2025 Sara McLean joins Akin Gump Sara McLean, previously Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Akin Gump as Partner in the firm's False Claims Act Practice. Sara represents clients facing False Claims Act and civil fraud investigations and litigation. Nov 16, 2025 Kirsten Wilkerson joins Clyde & Co Kirsten Wilkerson, previously Director, Torts Branch, Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Clyde & Co as Partner in the firm's North American Trial & Defense Practice. Kirsten is a litigator with experience defending complex, high-stakes tort claims, including product liability, environmental contamination, toxic exposure, mass casualty events, and premises liability.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jan 3, 2023 Paul Kisslinger joins Lewis Brisbois Paul Kisslinger previously Assistant Chief Litigation Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has joined Lewis Brisbois as Partner and Chair of the firm’s SEC Regulatory Enforcement Practice, and member of the Complex Business & Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation and FINRA, and Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Practices. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 Mark Williams joins Clifford Chance Mark Williams, previously Partner at Day Pitney, has joined Clifford Chance as Partner in the firm's Energy Regulatory and Markets Practice. Mark has experience advising investors and energy companies on corporate, financial, securities and related regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state utility commissions. Nov 16, 2025 Sara McLean joins Akin Gump Sara McLean, previously Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Akin Gump as Partner in the firm's False Claims Act Practice. Sara represents clients facing False Claims Act and civil fraud investigations and litigation. Nov 16, 2025 Kirsten Wilkerson joins Clyde & Co Kirsten Wilkerson, previously Director, Torts Branch, Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Clyde & Co as Partner in the firm's North American Trial & Defense Practice. Kirsten is a litigator with experience defending complex, high-stakes tort claims, including product liability, environmental contamination, toxic exposure, mass casualty events, and premises liability.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jun 17, 2025 Jeff Korenblatt joins Norton Rose Fulbright Jeff Korenblatt, previously Partner at Holland & Knight, has joined Norton Rose Fulbright as Partner. Jeff focuses on tax law, insurance and transactional risk mitigation. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 Mark Williams joins Clifford Chance Mark Williams, previously Partner at Day Pitney, has joined Clifford Chance as Partner in the firm's Energy Regulatory and Markets Practice. Mark has experience advising investors and energy companies on corporate, financial, securities and related regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state utility commissions. Nov 16, 2025 Sara McLean joins Akin Gump Sara McLean, previously Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Akin Gump as Partner in the firm's False Claims Act Practice. Sara represents clients facing False Claims Act and civil fraud investigations and litigation. Nov 16, 2025 Kirsten Wilkerson joins Clyde & Co Kirsten Wilkerson, previously Director, Torts Branch, Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Clyde & Co as Partner in the firm's North American Trial & Defense Practice. Kirsten is a litigator with experience defending complex, high-stakes tort claims, including product liability, environmental contamination, toxic exposure, mass casualty events, and premises liability.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jun 15, 2023 Adam Hudes joins Vinson & Elkins Adam Hudes, previously Partner at Mayer Brown, has joined Vinson & Elkins as Partner in the firm's Antitrust Litigation Practice. Mr. Hudes is a seasoned litigator and antitrust lawyer who concentrates on complex antitrust and commercial disputes. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 Mark Williams joins Clifford Chance Mark Williams, previously Partner at Day Pitney, has joined Clifford Chance as Partner in the firm's Energy Regulatory and Markets Practice. Mark has experience advising investors and energy companies on corporate, financial, securities and related regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state utility commissions. Nov 16, 2025 Sara McLean joins Akin Gump Sara McLean, previously Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Akin Gump as Partner in the firm's False Claims Act Practice. Sara represents clients facing False Claims Act and civil fraud investigations and litigation. Nov 16, 2025 Kirsten Wilkerson joins Clyde & Co Kirsten Wilkerson, previously Director, Torts Branch, Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Clyde & Co as Partner in the firm's North American Trial & Defense Practice. Kirsten is a litigator with experience defending complex, high-stakes tort claims, including product liability, environmental contamination, toxic exposure, mass casualty events, and premises liability.

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Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Feb 2, 2025 Karyn Schmidt joins Squire Patton Boggs Karyn Schmidt, previously Senior Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs and International Team Leader at the American Chemistry Council, has joined Squire Patton Boggs as Principal in the firm's Public Policy Practice. Karyn has experience working on chemicals management, environment, sustainability, and other issues, as a lawyer and trade association policy representative. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 Mark Williams joins Clifford Chance Mark Williams, previously Partner at Day Pitney, has joined Clifford Chance as Partner in the firm's Energy Regulatory and Markets Practice. Mark has experience advising investors and energy companies on corporate, financial, securities and related regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state utility commissions. Nov 16, 2025 Sara McLean joins Akin Gump Sara McLean, previously Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Akin Gump as Partner in the firm's False Claims Act Practice. Sara represents clients facing False Claims Act and civil fraud investigations and litigation. Nov 16, 2025 Kirsten Wilkerson joins Clyde & Co Kirsten Wilkerson, previously Director, Torts Branch, Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Clyde & Co as Partner in the firm's North American Trial & Defense Practice. Kirsten is a litigator with experience defending complex, high-stakes tort claims, including product liability, environmental contamination, toxic exposure, mass casualty events, and premises liability.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters May 30, 2023 Eric Solomon joins Ivins, Phillips & Barker Eric Solomon, previously Partner at Steptoe & Johnson, has joined Ivins, Phillips & Barker as Partner. Mr. Solomon advises clients on a wide range of transactional tax, tax policy and controversy issues. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 Mark Williams joins Clifford Chance Mark Williams, previously Partner at Day Pitney, has joined Clifford Chance as Partner in the firm's Energy Regulatory and Markets Practice. Mark has experience advising investors and energy companies on corporate, financial, securities and related regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state utility commissions. Nov 16, 2025 Sara McLean joins Akin Gump Sara McLean, previously Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Akin Gump as Partner in the firm's False Claims Act Practice. Sara represents clients facing False Claims Act and civil fraud investigations and litigation. Nov 16, 2025 Kirsten Wilkerson joins Clyde & Co Kirsten Wilkerson, previously Director, Torts Branch, Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Clyde & Co as Partner in the firm's North American Trial & Defense Practice. Kirsten is a litigator with experience defending complex, high-stakes tort claims, including product liability, environmental contamination, toxic exposure, mass casualty events, and premises liability.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Sep 17, 2025 Christopher Polito joins Vinson & Elkins Christopher Polito, previously Partner at Sidley Austin, has joined Vinson & Elkins as Partner in the firm's Energy Regulatory Practice. Christopher has experience in regulatory proceedings and investigations before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, North American Electric Reliability Corporation, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and state energy regulatory agencies. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 Mark Williams joins Clifford Chance Mark Williams, previously Partner at Day Pitney, has joined Clifford Chance as Partner in the firm's Energy Regulatory and Markets Practice. Mark has experience advising investors and energy companies on corporate, financial, securities and related regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state utility commissions. Nov 16, 2025 Sara McLean joins Akin Gump Sara McLean, previously Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Akin Gump as Partner in the firm's False Claims Act Practice. Sara represents clients facing False Claims Act and civil fraud investigations and litigation. Nov 16, 2025 Kirsten Wilkerson joins Clyde & Co Kirsten Wilkerson, previously Director, Torts Branch, Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Clyde & Co as Partner in the firm's North American Trial & Defense Practice. Kirsten is a litigator with experience defending complex, high-stakes tort claims, including product liability, environmental contamination, toxic exposure, mass casualty events, and premises liability.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Sep 12, 2023 Dylan Carson joins Manatt, Phelps & Phillips Dylan Carson, former Trial Attorney at the United States Department of Justice, has joined Manatt, Phelps & Phillips as Partner. Dylan is a trial attorney with major experience in antitrust litigation, federal and state government antitrust investigations, and competition law counseling. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 Mark Williams joins Clifford Chance Mark Williams, previously Partner at Day Pitney, has joined Clifford Chance as Partner in the firm's Energy Regulatory and Markets Practice. Mark has experience advising investors and energy companies on corporate, financial, securities and related regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state utility commissions. Nov 16, 2025 Sara McLean joins Akin Gump Sara McLean, previously Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Akin Gump as Partner in the firm's False Claims Act Practice. Sara represents clients facing False Claims Act and civil fraud investigations and litigation. Nov 16, 2025 Kirsten Wilkerson joins Clyde & Co Kirsten Wilkerson, previously Director, Torts Branch, Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Clyde & Co as Partner in the firm's North American Trial & Defense Practice. Kirsten is a litigator with experience defending complex, high-stakes tort claims, including product liability, environmental contamination, toxic exposure, mass casualty events, and premises liability.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jul 27, 2025 Matthew McGill joins King & Spalding Matthew McGill, previously Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher , has joined King & Spalding as Partner in the firm's International Disputes Practice Group. Matthew's litigation practice combines international arbitration enforcement, appellate litigation, commercial litigation and sports gaming industry experience. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 Mark Williams joins Clifford Chance Mark Williams, previously Partner at Day Pitney, has joined Clifford Chance as Partner in the firm's Energy Regulatory and Markets Practice. Mark has experience advising investors and energy companies on corporate, financial, securities and related regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state utility commissions. Nov 16, 2025 Sara McLean joins Akin Gump Sara McLean, previously Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Akin Gump as Partner in the firm's False Claims Act Practice. Sara represents clients facing False Claims Act and civil fraud investigations and litigation. Nov 16, 2025 Kirsten Wilkerson joins Clyde & Co Kirsten Wilkerson, previously Director, Torts Branch, Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Clyde & Co as Partner in the firm's North American Trial & Defense Practice. Kirsten is a litigator with experience defending complex, high-stakes tort claims, including product liability, environmental contamination, toxic exposure, mass casualty events, and premises liability.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Feb 1, 2023 Robert Pommer joins Proskauer Rose Robert Pommer, previously Partner at Kirkland & Ellis, has joined Proskauer Rose as Partner in the firm’s Litigation Department. Mr. Pommer’s practice focuses on a broad range of securities-related enforcement and compliance issues. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Nov 16, 2025 Mark Williams joins Clifford Chance Mark Williams, previously Partner at Day Pitney, has joined Clifford Chance as Partner in the firm's Energy Regulatory and Markets Practice. Mark has experience advising investors and energy companies on corporate, financial, securities and related regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state utility commissions. Nov 16, 2025 Sara McLean joins Akin Gump Sara McLean, previously Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Akin Gump as Partner in the firm's False Claims Act Practice. Sara represents clients facing False Claims Act and civil fraud investigations and litigation. Nov 16, 2025 Kirsten Wilkerson joins Clyde & Co Kirsten Wilkerson, previously Director, Torts Branch, Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Clyde & Co as Partner in the firm's North American Trial & Defense Practice. Kirsten is a litigator with experience defending complex, high-stakes tort claims, including product liability, environmental contamination, toxic exposure, mass casualty events, and premises liability.