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 and dismissal, 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.