Kathryn F. Abernethy

Kathryn F. (Taylor) Abernethy is a highly skilled employment attorney and partner at The Noble Law. With over 15 years in the defense bar at major international law firms, she has extensive experience in employment law, workplace rights, and complex litigation. She has handled cases involving Title VII, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the North Carolina Wage & Hour Act, and other state and federal laws. Her expertise extends to class and collective action cases, as well as regulatory compliance in medical practice and related industries. She has successfully represented clients in administrative hearings, appeals, and licensing proceedings before the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Ms. Abernethy earned her J.D. from Washington University School of Law in 2001, graduating in the top 10% of her class with Order of the Coif honors. During law school, she served as an Articles Editor for the Washington University Law Quarterly. She also holds a B.A. in History from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri.

Ms. Abernethy has represented clients in state and federal courts across the United States, from New York to California. She is admitted to practice in North Carolina, Illinois, and multiple federal appellate courts, including the Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Seventh Circuits. She has successfully defended and advocated for employees and professionals facing workplace disputes, whistleblower claims, wage disputes, and employment discrimination cases.

Kathryn F. (Taylor) Abernethy is a trusted authority in employment law, frequently speaking at leading professional events such as the North Carolina Bar Association’s COVID-19 Legal Webinar Series. Her insights on employment law issues, vaccine mandates, and workplace policies have also been featured in major media outlets, including Forbes and WRAL.

Recognized for her excellence, Ms. Abernethy was named a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers in 2010 and 2011 and a North Carolina “Super Lawyer” since 2022. With a strong commitment to employment law, she continues to provide effective legal solutions for employees and professionals facing workplace challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, The Noble Law
  
• Member, State Bars of North Carolina
• Member, State Bars of Illinois

Licensed State

• North Carolina
• Illinois

Education

• Washington University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Westminster College in Fulton
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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