Sheri Catania

Sheri Catania is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Kansas School of Law, specializing in Trial Advocacy. She holds a J.D. from the University of Kansas (1995) and a B.A. from Baker University (1993). With 17 years of trial experience, she has successfully prosecuted over 200 jury trials, including 10 felony cases as a law student interning at the Miami and Johnson County District Attorney's offices. Currently, she serves the U.S. Department of Justice as the District of Kansas Narcotics Chief, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Coordinator, and Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Lead Attorney. She has taught Trial Advocacy as an adjunct for 16 years.

Her professional focus spans criminal prosecution, narcotics enforcement, and organized crime. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her leadership roles in federal task forces highlight her expertise in high-stakes legal operations. She is affiliated with the DOJ’s drug enforcement units and contributes to law student mentorship through her teaching role at KU Law.