Katrin N. McDonell

Associate

Katrin McDonell is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and emotionally sensitive disputes involving trusts and estates.

She brings a thoughtful, client-focused approach to her practice, pairing strong writing and advocacy skills with genuine empathy. Katrin is committed to ensuring every client feels heard, respected, and supported throughout the litigation process.

A Sacramento native, Katrin is deeply committed to the community that shaped her. She is passionate about serving local families and individuals through her trusts and estates work and is proud to begin her legal career in the region she calls home. Her dedication to clients and her community enriches the firm’s growing trusts and estates litigation team.

Professional, Community And Pro Bono Involvement

  • Sacramento County Bar Association, Probate & Estate Planning Law Section
  • King Hall Society of Women in Golf (SWING), Founder and President, 2023-2025
  • UC Davis School of Law, Law Students Association, Class Representative, 2023-2024

Honors & Rankings

  • Tax Law Certificate Program, UC Davis School of Law
  • Judicial Externship, Hon. Steven M. Gevercer, Sacramento County Superior Court, 2023
  • Departmental Citation in History, UC Davis

 

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Outside of work, Katrin enjoys antique shopping in the Sacramento area and rooting for the Sacramento Kings. She also enjoys running, cycling, and golfing.

Professional, Community And Pro Bono Involvement

  • Sacramento County Bar Association, Probate & Estate Planning Law Section
  • King Hall Society of Women in Golf (SWING), Founder and President, 2023-2025
  • UC Davis School of Law, Law Students Association, Class Representative, 2023-2024

Honors & Rankings

  • Tax Law Certificate Program, UC Davis School of Law
  • Judicial Externship, Hon. Steven M. Gevercer, Sacramento County Superior Court, 2023
  • Departmental Citation in History, UC Davis