Katy Jo Richards

Associate


Katy Jo Richards focuses her practice on employment and workplace litigation representing clients in both state and federal court in a variety of matters. She also has experience advocating for general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project owners in various capacities, including litigation, negotiations, contract review, and appeals.

Katy Jo previously served as a public affairs intern for the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. and as a Baylor Law Student Ambassador for her three years on campus.

    • Baylor University School of Law, J.D.
    • Texas A&M University, College Station, B.A.
  • Bar Admissions

    • Texas
    • Recognized in Texas Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star for Employment & Labor

    • Named to The Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch” list

        • Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2027
    • Bexar County Women’s Bar Foundation Lead Academy 2026

    • State Bar of Texas, Construction Law Section

    • Houston Bar Association, Construction Law Section

    • Houston Young Lawyers Association

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