Katherine L. Porter

Katherine L. Porter: Experienced Employment Law Attorney in Portland, Maine, United States

Katie Porter is a distinguished employment law attorney who represents private and public employers as well as emerging companies. She specializes in helping these entities establish and maintain comprehensive labor and employment policies and practices across all levels of governance. With over two decades of experience, Katie has handled numerous cases that encompass drafting employment-related agreements and policies, counseling clients through employee issues, consulting on internal investigations, providing expert employment advice for corporate transactions, and defending her clients in both federal and state courts.

Practice Areas

• Labor & Employment Law - Management
• Litigation - Labor & Employment
• Corporate Law

Katie’s practice is deeply rooted in the interpretation and application of a broad spectrum of employment laws, including:

• Discrimination (Race, Gender, Age, etc.)
• Sexual Harassment
• Retaliation
• Accommodations under Reasonable Accommodation Laws
• Pregnancy Discrimination and Pregnancy-Related Issues
• Violations of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Wage and Hour Compliance (Overtime, Minimum Wage)
• Ethics in Equity Compensation Structures
• CDC/OSHA Guidance for COVID-19
• Whistleblower Protection under Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Misclassification of Employees by Government Agencies and Courts

Awards & Recognitions

• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2026, for Employment Law - Management
• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2026, for Litigation - Labor and Employment
• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2025, for Corporate Law
• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2025, for Labor and Employment Law - Management
• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2024, for Litigation - Labor and Employment
• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2024, for Corporate Law
• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2023, for Labor and Employment Law - Management
• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2023, for Litigation - Labor and Employment

Katie Porter is a valued member of the Pierce Atwood LLP legal team. She has held leadership roles within this firm and has consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence in her practice area.

Education & Credentials

• B.A., Political Science, Hofstra University, NY (2005)
• J.D., Tufts University School of Law, Medford, MA (2010), with a Specialization in Employment Law

Throughout her career, Katie has received multiple recognitions for her exceptional work in labor and employment law. This includes:

• Freshsman Fellow, Tufts University
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Hofstra University, NY

Affiliations

• Pierce Atwood LLP, Portland, ME (Current)

Katie Porter's dedication to her clients and the field of employment law is evident in her extensive knowledge base and client-centric approach. She has successfully represented a wide array of employers from startups to Fortune 500 companies, providing strategic counsel and effective solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.