Catherine Bourque is an attorney in Ballard Spahr’s Real Estate Department, with experience advising federal government programs on compliance with federal laws, legislative and regulatory processes, and federal appropriations law.
Since joining the firm, Catherine's practice has included representing housing authorities and private developers on conversions of public housing to Section 8 using various methods, including Section 18 disposition, Part 200 retention, HUD's Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, and HUD multifamily housing matters. She also assists in advising clients on matters such as federal procurement requirements, the Uniform Relocation Act (URA), and tenant-based and project-based housing choice vouchers, including tenant protection vouchers.
Professional Highlights
Speaking Engagements
Co-Presenter for the Panel "Hot Topic Section 8 Issues," Housing and Development Law Institute's Fall Legal Conference, October 2026
Credentials
Education
American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2014)
Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences (B.A. 2009)
Languages
Proficient in Spanish
Admissions
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Maryland