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

    • State Bar of Texas, Construction Law Section

    • Houston Bar Association, Construction Law Section

    • Houston Young Lawyers Association

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Latest News and Insights

Press Releases1.15.26

Emily Reed and Katy Jo Richards Selected for Bexar County Women’s Bar Foundation LEAD Academy Class of 2026

Dykema is proud to announce that Emily Reed and Katy Jo Richards were chosen by the Bexar County…

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Blog Posts1.9.26

2025-2026 Minnesota Labor and Employment Law Update: Key Wage, Leave, Pay Transparency, and Workplace Compliance Changes for Employers

Takeaways Minnesota saw several changes to labor and employment laws take effect in 2025, with…

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Press Mentions9.18.25

32 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists for 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 15 of its Texas-based attorneys—from…

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