Katherine Witherspoon Fry

Principal

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Additional Speaking Engagements

  • “Drafting Effective Employment Agreements: Legal Update,” Presenter, Delaware SHRM Conference & Expo, Nov. 14, 2023
  • “Performance Management: Human Resources Compliance Series, Part II,” Co-Presenter, Delaware Human Resources Compliance Series, Oct. 10, 2023
  • “Recruiting and Hiring Practices: Human Resources Compliance Series, Part I,” Co-Presenter, Delaware Human Resources Compliance Series, Sept. 13, 2023
  • “The State of Non-Competes in Delaware,” Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, Apr. 28, 2023
  • “Restrictive Covenants Update: Proposed Ban on Non-Competes,” HR Anew Masterclass, Apr. 25, 2023
  • “Hiring and Keeping Top Talent,” Northern Delaware Business Leader Roundtable, Apr. 11, 2023
  • “The FTC and Congress are Proposing a Non-Compete Nationwide Ban: What this Means for Your Business,” Offit Kurman webinar, Mar. 22, 2023
  • “Legal Strategies to Prepare for Employee Challenges,” Delaware Society for Human Resource Managers, Jan. 23, 2023
  • “Certification as an Employment and Labor Arbitrator,” Delaware State Bar Association, Oct. 18, 2022
  • “Legal Strategies for Employee Challenges,” Hand Tools Institute, Oct. 13, 2022
  • “Retaining Employees During the Great Resignation,” Wilmington University, Sept. 9, 2022
  • “Delaware Paid Family Leave: Healthy Delaware Families Act,” Associated Builders and Contractors, Aug. 3, 2022
  • “Attracting and Keeping Quality Employees: How to Prevent a Great Resignation,” Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators, April 5, 2022
  • “Handling Vaccines – Practical Workplace Guidance on Regulations,” Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, Nov. 19, 2021
  • “Vaccines in Accordance with the Law,” Offit Kurman Webinar, Oct. 19, 2021
  • “What the Biden Administration’s Agenda Means for the Workforce” Wilmington University, September 28, 2021
  • “To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate: That is the Question,” Delaware CEO Roundtable, Sept. 14, 2021
  • "The 'Workplace' Environment – How to Manage and Be Prepared for the Challenges Faced by Employers" Mid-Atlantic CFO Roundtable, Webinar, May 20, 2021
  • "Labor and Employment Issues Regarding COVID-19" Breakfast Bar Speaker Series, May 6, 2021 
  • "The New Normal: Managing Legal Risks of COVID-19" Wire Association International, May 5, 2021
  • "The New Normal: Managing Legal Risks of COVID-19" Association of International Metallizers Coaters and Laminators, March 2021
  • “The New Administration: What Employers Need to Know,” Lyons Insurance Co., Webinar, February 11, 2021
  • “The Employment Review: What the New Year and New President Mean for Your Workforce,” Offit Kurman Webinar, January 12, 2021
  • “Current Employment Law Topics,” Rotary Club of Columbia Patuxent, December 17, 2020
  • “Employment Law Risks in the Time of COVID-19,” Wilmington University, September 9, 2020
  • “Workplace and Personal Stress in the Pandemic,” The Alternative Board, July 30, 2020
  • “The Employment Review: The Social Justice Movement,” Offit Kurman Webinar, July 22, 2020
  • "Preparing You for the “New Normal” in a COVID-19 Job Market," YWCA Workwise Wand and the Workwise Group, June 2020
  • "Re-Opening During COVID-19," SCORE/YWCA, June 2020
  • "Maximizing Loan Forgiveness Under the Paycheck Protection Program," The Executive Dialogue Group, May 2020
  • "Returning to Work During COVID-19: What’s the New Normal?" The Alternative Board International, May 2020
  • “The Employment Review: Getting Back to Work During COVID-19: What's the New Normal?” Offit Kurman Webinar, May 14, 2020
  • "Avoiding Legal Liability for COVID-19 Related Reasons," 'Money and Politics in Delaware' WILM radio, May 2020
  • "The Paycheck Protection Program and Forgiveness," Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, April 2020
  • "What You Need to Know About the CARES Act and FFCRA," The Alternative Board-Baltimore Chapter, April 2020
  • "Families First Coronavirus Response Act and CARES Act," 'Money and Politics in Delaware' WILM Radio, April 2020
  • "COVID-19 Legal Liabilities and Policies," Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, April 2020
  • "Families First Coronavirus Response Act and CARES Act," New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, April 2020
  • "Families First Coronavirus Response Act," Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, April 2020
  • "Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Liability," MySherpa, April 2020
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Firm Highlights

  • Events
    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.
  • Publications & News
    Offit Kurman Welcomes Noussah “Vanessa” Koui to Business Law and Transactions Group
    Offit Kurman Welcomes Noussah “Vanessa” Koui to Business Law and Transactions Group
  • Publications & News
    Offit Kurman’s Cheryl Hepfer Named a 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Law Lawyer
    Offit Kurman’s Cheryl Hepfer Named a 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Law Lawyer
  • Publications & News
    Thomas Powell Named to Arlington Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers List
    Thomas Powell Named to Arlington Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers List
  • Events
    Navigating D.C.'s Changing Housing Landscape - Utility Billing, Pets in Housing and Year-End Legislative Updates
    Navigating D.C.'s Changing Housing Landscape - Utility Billing, Pets in Housing and Year-End Legislative Updates
  • Blog Posts
    Click & Claim: How Executors Navigate Unclaimed Property Refunds in Virginia
    Click & Claim: How Executors Navigate Unclaimed Property Refunds in Virginia
  • Blog Posts
    NJDEP Issued Your Company a Penalty. Can You Negotiate It?
    NJDEP Issued Your Company a Penalty. Can You Negotiate It?
  • Events
    The 2026 Economic, Tax, and Accounting Updates
    We are looking forward to the Mid-Atlantic CFO Roundtable's next event on November 13, 2026. This is a program with topics built for Finance Executives. We are extremely fortunate to have three excellent speakers: Dr. Daraius Irani, Vice President of Business and Public Engagement at Towson University; Mike Stankus, Tax Office Managing Principal at BDO; and Daniel Wahlberg, Managing Partner of Acclare Solutions. The economy is rapidly changing with various factors driving it. The November 3rd midterm elections may also have an impact. Our three expert presenters will discuss the ramifications of the election, and the current year updates to GAAP financial reporting and Federal and State income taxes. Please join us for what will surely be an informative and timely discussion. Meet Our Speakers: Daraius Irani, Ph.D. • Towson University Vice President, Business & Public Engagement Dr. Daraius Irani serves as Vice President of Business and Public Engagement at Towson University as well as the chief economist for the Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI) at Towson University, a policy group providing economic, fiscal impact, and policy analysis to public and private entities.  Dr. Irani is often called upon to provide economic presentations to organizations across Maryland. He has appeared on numerous television programs and in local and regional print media. Dr. Irani holds a Ph.D. in economics from University of California, Santa Barbara. Dan Wahlberg • Acclare Solutions Managing Partner With over 28 years of experience, Dan Wahlberg is a recognized leader in audit and assurance for the Mid-Atlantic’s middle market business community. As a licensed CPA in Maryland and Virginia, Dan has led assurance practices at top regional firms, including serving as Baltimore Audit Managing Partner and Assurance Practice Leader at BDO USA in Baltimore and as Partner and member of the Management Committee at Hertzbach & Company P.A which merged into BDO in 2020. His expertise centers on delivering clarity, strategic guidance, and proactive solutions to middle-market businesses across Baltimore and beyond. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to begin a new CPA firm this year with four other CPAs serving the business community. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rutgers University and began his career at PWC in New York. He is also deeply engaged in the community, previously serving as President of ACG Maryland and current Board member and as Audit Committee Member for The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore.  Mike Stankus • BDO USA LLP Tax Office Managing Principal Mike Stankus is the Tax Office Managing Principal for the firm’s Baltimore office. He has more than 16 years of experience providing tax planning and preparation and management advisory services for his clients. Mike focuses on advising privately held businesses and their owners on effective growth and tax strategies. He also performs various engagements for mergers and acquisitions and complex cost accounting projects and projections. In addition, he represents various government contracting clients before the DCAA and assists with FAR compliance. Mike’s areas of concentration include working with government contractors, professional service firms, construction companies, and homebuilders.
  • Podcasts
    Beyond the Basics of Employee Training
    In this episode of OK at Work, attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger of Offit Kurman discuss why employers should view employee training as an opportunity rather than just a compliance task. They note that some training is required by certain states or insurance companies but emphasize that effective training should mitigate risk and improve performance. Training should focus on practical, tactical topics like performance management, documentation, complaint protocols, and supervisors’ obligations. Well-designed training can encourage two-way communication, raise employee questions, and strengthen relationships. Sarah and Russell finished by stating that training overly focused on legal definitions may not change behavior, so organizations should structure training to achieve lasting improvements.
  • Blog Posts
    When Family, Assets, and Inheritance Laws Cross Borders
    When Family, Assets, and Inheritance Laws Cross Borders