Catherine A. Gleason

Catherine A. Gleason is an associate attorney at Smith Hulsey & Busey, where she practices corporate law, healthcare, securities, and mergers and acquisitions. Her work supports a wide range of complex transactions and regulatory matters, and her skill set is particularly valued within the firm’s mergers and acquisitions team.

Cat earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Tulane University Law School. There, she was inducted into the Order of the Coif and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal. In addition to a certificate in maritime law, she graduated with multiple awards for excellence in that discipline. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in Economics & Finance and History from Centre College.

With a strong foundation in transactional law, Cat advises clients across the healthcare and corporate sectors, focusing on contract drafting, regulatory compliance, securities matters, and business structuring. Her early legal experience includes a prestigious internship with the Office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, where she developed client-service strategies that are still evident in her legal practice.

Cat is actively involved in the Jacksonville Bar Association and contributes to the legal community through her professional engagement. She is admitted to practice law in Florida and works out of the firm’s Jacksonville office. Her ability to guide clients through complex legal issues is reinforced by her rigorous academic background and commitment to delivering effective legal solutions.

As a Florida native who returned to the Jacksonville area after law school, Catherine A. Gleason combines her deep local roots with national-level training and insight. She continues to build her reputation as a trusted advisor in corporate transactions and healthcare law, serving clients with diligence, precision, and professionalism.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Smith Hulsey & Busey
• Member, Jacksonville Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Tulane University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Centre College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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