Kate Furek

Kate Furek is an Associate in Jackson Lewis P.C.’s Albuquerque office, where she represents employers in employment law matters. Her practice combines preventive counseling with litigation defense, helping government agencies and private employers address employment-related risks and disputes. Kate defends claims involving wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, discrimination, wage and hour issues, and whistleblower allegations. She also provides neutral workplace investigations, giving clients practical support when sensitive employee concerns require timely, objective review and careful legal analysis throughout complex matters today.

Kate earned her J.D. from Samford University Cumberland School of Law in 2016, and her M.P.A. from the University of Baltimore in 2014. She earned her B.A. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 2008. Her education in law and public administration supports a practice centered on workplace compliance, employment disputes, and organizational decision-making. She is admitted in New Mexico and Alabama, as well as before the US District Court for the District of New Mexico, involving employers and workplace matters.

Kate regularly advises employers on workplace issues before disputes escalate, while remaining prepared to defend clients when litigation becomes necessary. Her work includes matters involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour disputes, whistleblower claims, and employee terminations. She serves employers across a range of industries and works with both public and private organizations. Her approach emphasizes practical guidance that allows clients to focus on business operations while addressing legal obligations, internal concerns, and employment risks effectively throughout evolving workplace challenges.

Kate Furek is a member of the American Bar Association, the H. Vearle Payne American Inn of Court, and the Society for Human Resource Management. Her professional involvement complements a practice focused on workplace law, employer counseling, litigation, and investigations. By combining preventive advice with defense experience, Kate helps clients respond to immediate employment issues while planning for future compliance needs. Her work reflects a practical, business-focused approach to managing workplace disputes, policies, and personnel concerns across diverse employment environments today.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Jackson Lewis P.C.
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, Alabama State Bar
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, H. Vearle Payne American Inn of Court
• Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Licensed State

• New Mexico
• Alabama

Education

• Samford University Cumberland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Baltimore
  Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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