Cathryn Newman
Attorney
Cathryn R. Newman focuses her practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration and litigation, and corporate law. She enjoys helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve their personal and financial goals through thoughtful planning and strategic guidance to protect assets, facilitate smooth business transitions, and ensure long-term financial stability. She is committed to building lasting relationships with clients and delivering results that reflect both their immediate needs and future objectives.
Education
- B.S., Arizona State University, 2021
- Graduated summa cum laude
- J.D., Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, 2025
- Graduated cum laude
- Research Editor & Staff Writer at the Arizona State Law Journal
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Clinic
- Teaching Assistant
- Women Law Students Association (WLSA)
Bar Admissions
- State of Arizona
- United States District Court for the District of Arizona
Clerkships/ Externships
Awards
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Clinic, 2025
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Writing for Law Practice, 2024
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Advanced Legal Research, 2024
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Legal Advocacy, 2023
- William H. Pedrick Scholar
Articles
SunZia Transmission Project: Balancing Renewable Energy with Tribal and Environmental Concerns: https://arizonastatelawjournal.org/2024/02/22/sunzia-transmission-project-balancing-renewable-energy-with-tribal-and-environmental-concerns/
Practice Areas
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