Biography

Katy E. Ragsdale is a research attorney in the Dallas office of Jackson Walker. She researches and responds to Requests for Proposals for prospective clients and works in depth with Jackson Walker’s Experience Database. Ms. Ragsdale also conducts legal and business development research for all practice groups, attorneys, paralegals and staff. She analyzes complex federal and state legal issues, performs due diligence research on companies and individuals, and identifies and develops new legal research strategies and resources.

Prior to joining Jackson Walker, Ms. Ragsdale practiced as a tax attorney at Exxon Mobil Corporation, where she researched and analyzed tax planning strategies and drafted protests defending federal income tax return positions in preparation for tax audit conferences with the IRS. She also previously practiced as a senior associate in the International Tax Services group of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where she researched and drafted proposals for corporate international tax restructurings.

Education

B.A., with honors, University of Texas at Austin

J.D., Tulane University Law School

Bar Admissions

Texas, 2008