Katrina J. Nepacena

Katrina advises charter schools, nonprofits, and public agencies on a broad range of education and employment law matters, including compliance with California’s public transparency laws, such as the Brown Act and the California Public Records Act. She counsels and represents educational organizations in employment-related matters involving employee discipline andismissal, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, and claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Her practice also includes advising clients on student-related matters, including curriculum and educational technology adoption, compliance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans, and the investigation and resolution of complaints under Title IX and the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP).

Prior to joining Procopio, Katrina practiced at one of California’s leading education and management-side employment law firms, where she advised and defended TK-12 public school districts, community college districts, and county offices of education on labor and employment, governance, and general education matters. She also regularly developed and delivered training on legal compliance, risk management, and best practices for educational institutions and public-sector employers.