About Ms. Katie
Ms. Katie Anderson earned her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law in 2022 after completing a B.A. at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2018. She finished law school as the country was adjusting to new legal and professional norms, entering the profession at a time of rapid change. The timeline of her education places her among a cohort of recent graduates who moved quickly from academic study to practice.
She began her legal career at Livesay & Myers, P.C. in 2022, joining the firm as an associate lawyer. The move from law student to associate brought the routine of daily practice: handling client matters, preparing documents, and working alongside more senior lawyers on case strategy. Colleagues describe her as steady and precise in the work she produces.
Her training spans a public research university and a law school located in Washington, D.C. Those settings gave her exposure to a range of legal thinking and methods. Course work and clinical opportunities at law school tend to emphasize research, written advocacy, and practical problem solving; those elements are visible in the way she approaches assignments at the firm.
Licensed to practice in Virginia, she carries responsibilities typical of an early-career attorney at a regional firm. That includes researching legal issues, drafting pleadings and memoranda, and participating in client meetings. She has taken on matters that require careful attention to statutory and procedural detail, and she coordinates with more senior lawyers when cases call for it.
Outside the office, her academic path suggests an interest in both local and national legal questions. The combination of a Virginia undergraduate education and a Washington, D.C., law degree positions her to work on matters that touch on state law while remaining aware of federal legal developments. She keeps her practice focused on serving clients through clear writing and methodical preparation.
She continues to work at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing law in Virginia as an associate attorney and maintaining an active role in the firm’s casework in the state.
