Catherine L. Floeder

Catherine L. Floeder is an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and Of Counsel at Howell, Gibson & Hughes. Her professional practice focuses on appellate research, brief writing, tax, trusts, and estate planning. She teaches Lawyering Skills III, emphasizing appellate advocacy, including procedural rules, issue identification, persuasive brief writing, and oral arguments.

Education:

• JD from University of St. Thomas School of Law
• BA from University of Notre Dame

Professional Experience: Catherine has practiced at various firm sizes nationally, expanding from tax law into insurance defense litigation and appellate work. Her current role combines private practice with legal education, bridging theoretical and practical legal skills.