Katie M. Rhoten

Katie primarily focuses her practice on employment litigation, and is experienced in representing employers in all aspects of employment law matters before federal and state courts, as well as mediation, arbitration, and other proceedings before administrative agencies. She has successfully represented clients in both single and multi-plaintiff matters involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, and wage and hour violations.

Before joining Constangy, Katie began her legal career at a plaintiffs’ firm in St. Louis representing employees before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. Her unique insight from her experience as a plaintiff’s attorney allows Katie to provide comprehensive and thorough advice to employers, and assist with proactively addressing employee issues.

Rising Star, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers^® (2018 - 2020)

• Missouri Bar Association
• St. Louis County Bar Association
• The Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis

Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs. Some of her favorite activities include traveling, reading, visiting local wineries and breweries, and watching Harry Potter. Katie also has a passion for philanthropy including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Partners4Pets, and the American Heart Association.

• “Millennials in the Workplace,” Roundtable discussion for SHRM of Greater St. Louis’ Annual Legal Update, February 2020
• “Cutting Through the Haze of Amendment 2,” Presentation for SHRM of Southeast Missouri and the Cape Area Personnel Association, November 2019
• “In Praise of Training: Why You Need to Spend the Time (and Money) to Train Your Employees,” Tire Review (co-author), September 2019
• “Tattoos, Piercings and Telecommuting, Oh My!,” Tire Review (co-author), June 2019
• “Navigating the Bermuda Triangle of FMLA, ADA, and Worker's Compensation: Intermittent Leave, the Interactive Process, and More,” Presentation for SHRM of Greater St. Louis’ Annual Legal Update (co-presenter), February 2019
• "Current Topics in Employment Law," Seminar for SHRM of Southeast Missouri (co-presenter), November 2018