Katie Matison represents U.S. and international transportation and insurance clients in sophisticated complex high profile litigation, coverage disputes, and transactional matters. She regularly advises clients on the interplay between international treaties and federal laws. Katie is an experienced trial lawyer and a former prosecutor. Katie has defended London insurers in insurance coverage disputes for more than 20 years.
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
Tulane Maritime Law Journal, Board of Advisory Editors, 2014-present
Maritime Law Association of the United States, Proctor Member
American Bar Association, Maritime Financing Subcommittee, Business Law Section, Chair, 2021-present; Vice-Chair, 2017-2020
Recognition & Accomplishments
AV Preeminent in Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, Presidential Award, 2011
Association of Transportation Law Professionals, Presidential Award, 2010, 2012, 2023-2024, 2026
Speaking Engagements
"The M/V DALI Knocked Down a Bridge; Will Traditional Industry Protections Remain Standing?", Association of Transportation Law Professionals, June 22, 2026
"The Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Conflict on Trade," Association of Transportation Law Professionals, June 21, 2026
"IMO's Action Plan Concerning Plastic Refuse From Ships," Association of Transportation Law Professionals, June 21, 2026
Board Memberships & Community Service
Woodland Park Zoo, Secretary of the Board of Directors, 2023-2025; Board of Directors Emeritus, present
American Heart Association, 2003-2012
Mississippi Prosecutors Association, past Board Member
Publications
"No Longer ‘Bad Luck’ On Board: An Intro to Your Local Female Maritime Bar," Washington State Bar News Article, December 17, 2024
"Management of Ship's Biofouling to Reduce Invasive Aquatic Species," Association of Transportation Law Professionals, Nov. 25, 2024
"Cooperation Between U.S. Coast Guard and National Cargo Bureau for Examination and Shipment of Hazardous Cargo," Association of Transportation Law Professionals, July 3, 2024
"FMC Conducts Hearing on Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Disruption of Shipping Traffic," Association of Transportation Law Professionals, February 13, 2024
"Amendments to the Limitation Act: Small Passenger Vessels Are Restricted From Limiting Their Liability For Marine Casualties," The Transportation Lawyer, December 2023
Credentials
Education
Tulane University School of Law (J.D., LL.M., Admiralty, with distinction, 1992)
Edward A. Dodd, Jr. Award for highest scholastic average
Tulane Maritime Law Journal
Newcomb College of Tulane University (B.A., with honors)
Admissions
Washington
Mississippi
U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
U.S. District Court for All Districts in Mississippi
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit