Kathryn Boortz

Kathryn Boortz is a Georgia native who was raised in Marietta and attended Walton High School. Ms. Boortz then attended the University of Georgia's Grady School of Journalism, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and received the George Abney award for the highest level of Academic Achievement in Journalism. Ms. Boortz also achieved leadership roles in several organizations, including: Leadership UGA, Chi Omega Sorority and the Children's Miracle Network Fundraiser Board. 

After graduating in 2001, Ms. Boortz went on to pursue a law degree at the University of Georgia's School of Law in Athens. During law school, she participated in numerous clinical programs, including the Legal Aid and Defender Clinic. She also assisted a law professor in the creation of Diakonia Legal Clinic and coached a Middle School Mock Trial team. Ms. Boortz graduated from law school in 2004 and was honored as the recipient of a Public Interest Fellowship. 

After law school, Ms. Boortz elected to serve in the public sector as an Assistant Public Defender for the Metro Conflict Defender's office in Fulton County. She gained extensive courtroom experience and handled a variety of felony cases from drug to homicide cases. Ms. Boortz is an excellent trial lawyer. She continues to get favorable outcomes for her clients. "I will work to the bitter end to get what I think is the best result for my clients" explains Ms. Boortz. 

Ms. Boortz is a member of the Georgia bar and is also involved in the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, as well as the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers. In her free time, Ms. Boortz enjoys being a member of the Junior League of Atlanta where she serves as the Chair of the Political Affairs Committee and sits on the Community Outreach Council.

Ms. Boortz is also active in the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia. She serves as the co-chair of the Criminal Law Committee, and was recently selected for the prestigious 2011 Young Lawyers Division Leadership Academy. Participants are selected through a competitive application process, which is open to young lawyers across the state.

Ms. Boortz was also recently featured in the Fulton County Daily Report for her successful removal of several of her clients off of the sex offender list.

ADMITTED TO BAR:

• 2005, State of Georgia
• 2009, State of Georgia Court of Appeals
• 2009, State of Georgia Supreme Court
• 2010, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

EDUCATION:

• University of Georgia (B.A. 2001)
• University of Georgia (J.D. 2004)



LEGAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• State Bar of Georgia
• Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
• Young Lawyer's Division of the State Bar of Georgia
• Cobb County Bar Association
• The Lawyer's Club of Atlanta

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