About Kathryn J.
Kathryn J. McIver earned her law degree from Santa Clara University in 2013. She completed her J.D. after several years of study in a program known for its emphasis on practical skills. Her time at law school coincided with a period when many graduates moved directly into state and federal practice, and McIver followed that path.
After receiving her degree, McIver established a practice that includes work in California courts and appearances before the Federal Circuit. Those admissions allow her to handle matters that travel beyond a single state courtroom. The Federal Circuit credential, in particular, enables her to take appeals to a court that handles specialized federal appeals.
Her legal work has involved the types of filings and hearings typical of appellate and federal practice. She prepares briefs, handles procedural filings, and appears in hearings when required. Colleagues describe her as thorough and precise in written work, and she has built a record of steady litigation support across state and federal matters.
McIver’s approach to cases reflects the practical training she received in law school. She pays close attention to the record and the applicable rules of appellate procedure. That attention to detail is important in appellate work. It matters to judges and to opposing counsel when issues turn on the precise wording of briefs and the way arguments are framed.
Outside the courtroom, McIver has engaged in professional activities common to attorneys who practice across jurisdictions. She maintains the credentials required to appear in California courts and before the Federal Circuit and stays current on changes in appellate practice through continuing legal education and professional networks. Her background gives clients access to counsel who can manage both state-court matters and appeals that move into the federal appellate system.
As of 2026, McIver continues to practice law in California and to accept matters that require admission to the Federal Circuit. She represents clients in matters that include appellate litigation and federal filings.
