About
Kathleen Cahill is a Baltimore employment lawyer who represents employees in workplace disputes and related civil matters. Her practice at Kathleen Cahill Law focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment agreements, non-compete agreements, severance agreements, and executive employment issues. She handles matters involving disability and health concerns in the workplace, along with sexual misconduct and serious injury claims. Her work includes negotiations, administrative proceedings, and courtroom litigation involving workplace rights and employment relationships.
Kathleen earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Smith College. She later received her J.D. from the University of Baltimore Law School, where she received the Faculty Honor Award. Her undergraduate and legal studies provided a foundation for a career centered on advocacy, trial work, employment rights, and complex civil disputes.
Kathleen has spent decades representing employees facing workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and contract disputes. She advises executives and other employees on employment agreements, severance terms, non-compete restrictions, and compensation issues. Her practice includes disputes involving pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and other protected characteristics. She has represented clients in negotiations, agency matters, and litigation addressing unlawful workplace conduct. She later returned to the University of Baltimore School of Law as an adjunct professor teaching trial advocacy.
Kathleen Cahill is admitted to practice in Maryland and has built a long career focused on employment law and individual rights. She has received recognition from Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America for many years. Her professional involvement includes service with state and national bar and trial organizations, including employment-law groups. Her background combines litigation, negotiation, teaching, and professional leadership across a broad range of workplace disputes.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Kathleen Cahill Law
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Maryland
Education
- University of Baltimore Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - Smith College
Bachelor of Arts
Awards & Badges

- Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Social Security & Disability
- Wrongful Termination




