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Kate R.
Armstrong

Associate

Malibu, CA

Kate Armstrong is an associate attorney at Clarkson Law Firm in the Appeals & Writs practice group. Prior to joining Clarkson, Kate served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Robert A. Richardson of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. During her clerkship, she provided support on a wide range of civil matters and deepened her understanding of how federal courts operate.

Kate received her Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law, graduating in 2025. While at Northeastern, Kate served as the Publications Editor of the Northeastern University Law Review. She also spent a semester as a judicial intern to the Honorable Leo T. Sorokin of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, where she was first introduced to the world of judicial decision-making while honing her legal research and writing abilities.

In her free time, Kate enjoys running, knitting, and making sourdough loaves.

Education

J.D., 2025, Northeastern University School of Law
B.A. in Economics, 2021, University of Washington

Clerkships

Hon. Robert A. Richardson, United States District Court for the District of Connecticut

Bar & Court Admissions

State Bar of California
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit