What can I solve for you?

Clients rely on me to advise and problem-solve on an array of competitive bidding and procurement matters for public works projects, project consultants and non-construction services. I also bring experience to counsel them on governance, higher education and e-matter issues.

What's it like to work with me?

I apply my organizational and attention-to-detail skills to everything I do. Clients appreciate my efficiency, thoroughness and accuracy, as well as my ability to think ahead and stay on top of deadlines so nothing slips through the cracks. In addition, I make it a priority to always follow through to ensure that those I represent are satisfied with the completion of each matter.

Top Issues in My Practice

Overview

Serving K-12 school districts and community college systems throughout California, Catherine Kim handles a wide range of issues stemming from business, facilities and real estate transactions, questions and disputes. She also assists clients who have questions and problems in the governance, higher education and e-matter areas.

Catherine advises public school agencies and positions them for successful purchases, leases and other Business, Facilities, or Real Estate-related matters by adeptly drafting, preparing and reviewing contracts, requests for qualifications and proposals, and other essential documents. When clients come to her with problematic documents originated by outside contractors, consultants, or vendors, she draws on her excellent problem-solving skills to get matters on the right track and then ensures that the client’s interests are protected as much as possible.

With a personable style, practical approach and capacity for risk assessment, Catherine helps guide clients through complex issues and breaks down complicated legal issues into understandable components so they can make decisions that work best for their circumstances and preferences. Always looking down the road, she works diligently to assist districts and public agencies in staying compliant with ever-evolving regulations and proactively address potential problems on the front end.

Experience Highlights

  • Prepared request for proposals and contracts to onboard project consultants for a California K-12 school district’s new bond program.
  • Advised a California community college district with enforcing the contract provisions and negotiating long lead time issues with the contractor.
  • Assisted various California K-12 school districts with efficient technology procurement during the height of the pandemic.
  • Consulted a Northern California K-12 school district on food service procurement issues.
  • Assisted a Southern California K-12 school district with developer fees and ensuring that a city properly impose and collect developer fees for the district.

Involvement

Professional Affiliations

  • California Council of School Attorneys (CCSA)

After School

As a fan of both food and coffee, I like to try out new cafes and restaurants with my friends.  I also enjoy traveling and seeing movies on the big screen.

Education

  • Loyola Law School (J.D.)
  • University of Southern California (B.A.)

Admissions

Bar Admissions
  • California

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Languages

  • Korean