Katherine N. Zeda
Katherine N. Zeda is an associate at SECIL Law whose practice focuses on white-collar defense, government and internal investigations, securities enforcement, and complex litigation. She works with the firm’s attorneys in representing companies and individuals facing government scrutiny, regulatory inquiries, and other high-stakes legal matters.
Prior to joining SECIL Law, Katherine gained experience with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement through the SEC Scholars Program. During her time at the SEC, she interned on matters involving investment adviser fraud, insider trading, public company disclosures, market manipulation, and potential executive misconduct. Her work included conducting legal research, drafting internal memoranda, developing investigative plans, preparing interview outlines, and assisting with document requests.
Katherine earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame Law School, where she served as Executive Notes Editor and Senior Articles Editor of the Journal of Legislation and participated in Notre Dame’s Moot Court program by arguing a real bankruptcy case on appeal in front of the 7th Circuit. She received Faculty Awards for Excellence in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Professional Responsibility and was recognized with the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award. Katherine earned her B.M. in Classical Voice Performance, with a minor in Philosophy, from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.
Katherine is a native Spanish speaker and also has proficiency in Italian, German, and French.
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
Education
J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School
Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice Performance with Minor in Philosophy, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music