Katie Whitford

Senior associate

About

Katie is a member of the firm’s dedicated Know-how team which works to keep both clients and our lawyers up to date with all relevant developments affecting the pensions industry, including legislation, regulatory requirements and case law.

Her work includes:

  • monitoring new legislation, case reports and other developments and drafting content for Sackers Knowledge
  • providing input to fee-earners and specialist teams on the latest legal developments
  • organising and maintaining the firm’s precedents and knowledge management system

Memberships and Qualifications

Membership of professional bodies:
Association of Pension Lawyers (Full Member)


Career history

Qualified: 2017, England and Wales

Pensions experience: 2016

Joined Sackers: 2022

Employers: Wedlake Bell LLP 2015 – 2019
Stephenson Harwood LLP 2019 – 2022


Academic history

University/College
University of Sheffield 2008 – 2013
BPP University 2014-2015

Degree: BA History
MA Law
Legal Practice Course


Further Information

Extracurricular interests and activities:
I enjoy hiking, swimming, and overly-ambitious DIY.