Katie Jean graduated from Penn State Law in May 2025. In 2022, Katie graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and communications. At Penn State, Katie served as an Articles Editor for the Penn State Law Review. She was also a Clinical Intern at Penn State Law’s Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic, where she provided assistance to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations across Pennsylvania. After graduation, Katie joined K&L Gates as an Associate in their Charlotte office.
Title of Paper – Rethinking the Intent Exception in the Case of Teacher Violence in our Public Schools: Modifying to Include Willful and Wanton Misconduct.