Dr. Cathy Doyle

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cathy Doyle is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as the Assistant Director of Judicial Clerkships at the University of Chicago Law School. A graduate of Law School in 2005, Cathy also holds an A.B. in English and Political Science from Guilford College. She began her career as a litigation associate at Foley & Lardner and Mayer Brown in Chicago, where she gained extensive experience in various litigation matters including internal investigations and insurance coverage disputes. After her time in private practice, she transitioned to eDiscovery review management as an analyst at Huron Consulting Group. In 2016, Cathy accepted the OnRamp Fellowship at Jenner & Block, where she remained until 2023 as an associate in the department counsel, further honing her expertise in the field. Throughout her career, Cathy has remained dedicated to mentorship and training, working with current law students and alumni to help them navigate their career paths effectively. She is passionate about providing guidance and support through the Career Services team.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Director of Judicial Clerkships

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Cathy actively assists law students and alumni in securing judicial clerkships and navigating their legal careers.

Associate

2016-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Jenner & Block • Chicago, IL

Worked as an associate focusing on a variety of litigation matters including insurance coverage disputes.

Analyst

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Huron Consulting Group • Chicago, IL

Managed eDiscovery review and provided analytical support.

Litigation Associate

2005-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Foley & Lardner, Mayer Brown • Chicago, IL

Handled a variety of litigation cases and internal investigations.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy