Kathleen Nitschke
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Kathleen graduated from Michigan State University Detroit College of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctor, cum laude, in 2000. While at Michigan State, Kathleen was involved in several organizations, including The Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, The Women's Law Caucus, and served as the Business Editor for the Journal of Medicine and Law. Her peers recognized Kathleen's business savvy and appointed her as Treasurer of the Medical Legal Society

Prior to attending Michigan State University Detroit College of Law, Kathleen graduated cum laude, from John Carroll University where she obtained her degree in Psychology. A top student in her major, Kathleen was a member of Psi Chi, an honor society for Psychology majors. Kathleen earned a minor in Spanish and was a member of Sigma Delta Pi, the Spanish Honors Society. She was active in the local community through her volunteerism at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and Habitat for Humanity's "Christmas in April." She also made the time to join Theta Kappa, a social sorority at John Carroll University.

Along with her academic achievements Kathleen has the benefit of a diverse legal background. While a student at Michigan State, she worked with both the Legal Aid Society of Southwest Michigan and the Legal Aid Society of Central Michigan. She also worked as a research assistant to the Poverty Law Committee of the Michigan Legislature.

Since graduation, Kathleen has practiced in several areas of civil litigation. Just prior to joining Giffen & Kaminski, she practiced in a mid-size insurance defense firm and focused on the litigation of insurance coverage issues. While at this firm, Kathleen's skills were sharpened and she proved herself to be an asset to the firm performing legal research, drafting pleadings and motions.

As a proud alumnus from John Carroll University, Kathleen remains active as a member of the Alumni Admissions Committee. Kathleen is a resident of South Euclid where she resides with her husband and daughter.