Nixon Peabody Sports Lawyer Promoted to Counsel

Kate Letcher, who works out of the Chicago office of Nixon Peabody, has been promoted to Counsel at the firm.

Letcher is described as “a skilled litigator who advises clients from a wide range of industries, such as healthcare and medical device manufacturing, on a variety of litigation matters in both state and federal courts as well as arbitral forums.”

She represents individuals and entities in a wide range of complex disputes, including lawsuits alleging breach of contract, business torts, trade secret litigation, and product liability. From a sports law perspective, Letcher will be involved with the firm’s team in its work on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) for NCAA college athletes. Within the firm, Kate serves as associate chair of the Black Resource Group. She was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2025 in the field of Commercial Litigation.