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Catherine G. Cala

Catherine G. Cala

Associate
Phone:803-726-7461

Catherine Cala represents clients in product liability matters with a focus on life sciences litigation. She brings unique knowledge in the field of public health and policy, as well as legal writing, research and courtroom experience.

Catherine spent nearly five years with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as an attorney and advisor on legislative and policy issues. There, she honed her skills as a researcher, writer and communicator of emerging legal problems through the lens of public health. She brings value to trial teams by synthesizing complex medical concepts into clear and actionable insights. 

In her practice, Catherine has appeared in court on behalf of clients, argued motions and handled all phases of litigation, including pre-trial motions, pleadings, discovery and settlement negotiations. Further experience as a Staff Attorney for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit saw her analyze complex federal appellate matters and draft legal memoranda recommending outcomes. 

Outside of work, Catherine is an avid reader and skilled cook. A Georgia native, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family in Augusta. 

 

 

 

 

*Not licensed in South Carolina

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia, 2019

Education

  • Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2019

    cum laude

    Merit Scholarship

    Dean’s List

    Legal Extern, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Law Program, 2018 – 2019

    Legal Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Branch, 2018

  • University of Georgia, B.A., 2016

    cum laude

    Major: Philosophy

Publications

  • “Law, Religion, and Health in the United States,” Review, Journal of Law and Religion, Cambridge University Press, September 2020
  • "The Association Between State Minimum Wage and Firearm Homicides, 2000-2020," Co-Author, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, February 2024