Katelyn Babson is an associate attorney based in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, where she focuses her practice in workers’ compensation defense. A Raleigh native, Katelyn defended insurance carriers and employers throughout the state before returning to her hometown to work for CSH.
Katelyn earned her law degree from Campbell University School of Law, where she was the recipient of the prestigious Dean’s Scholarship. While in law school, she served as a Senior Staff Writer for the Law Observer. Upon graduation in 2014, Katelyn received the NC Advocates for Justice Student Trial Advocacy Award for her excellence in litigation. Prior to law school, Katelyn graduated cum laude from University of North Carolina Wilmington with degrees in Political Science and English.
Katelyn was recently named among the Best Lawyers in America® 2021 Ones to Watch in the fields of Criminal Defense – White Collar and Workers’ Compensation – Defense. This is the inaugural edition of the Ones to Watch list which honors outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States for attorneys who have been in practice for five to nine years.
Katelyn serves as the Ambassador for the Triangle, NC Chapter of the Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation. The AWWC is a national organization of engaged female leaders committed to discussing challenges and emerging trends in the Workers’ Compensation industry. Katelyn leads the Triangle Chapter in furthering the organization’s goal of providing an environment that allows for open dialogue on industry-specific topics resulting in idea sharing, problem-solving, and networking.
Most Recent Posts
CSH Law Attorneys Receive Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch” Recognition
Six attorneys from Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) were recently named among the Best Lawyers® 2021 Ones to Watch. (Copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC)… Read More
Publicly Advertising a Job is Not Essential in Proving Suitable Employment
Suitable employment has been defined as “any job that a claimant is capable of performing considering his age, education, physical… Read More
CSH Law Staff Members Participate in 4ALL Statewide Service Day
Members of the Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) offices participated in the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s 13th Annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day on Friday, March 6.… Read More
CSH Law Team Participates in Kick It 4 Kids Tournament
A team from Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) participated in the Kick It 4 Kids kickball tournament on Oct. 26. This fundraising event was held at Middle Creek Park in Apex and included members of the Triangle business community.… Read More
Realizing Retiree Comp Rates
When using an AWW from employment other than that which caused the injury is actually appropriate. Plaintiff was last injuriously exposed to asbestos… Read More
Katelyn Babson Plans “Navigating Your Course” AWWC Event
Katelyn Babson, an attorney based in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, recently planned and implemented an event for the Triangle Chapter of the Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation(AWWC).… Read More
CSH Law Participates in Kick it 4 Kids
Attorneys and friends of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP joined other members of the business community for the WakeMed Kick it 4 Kids Kickball Tournament on July 21.… Read More
Katelyn Babson Plans “Charting Your Course” AWWC Event
Katelyn Babson, an attorney based in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, recently planned and implemented the inaugural event for the Triangle Chapter of the Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation(AWWC).… Read More
Katelyn Babson Appointed AWWC Ambassador
Katelyn Babson, an attorney in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, was recently nominated to serve as the Ambassador for the Triangle Chapter of the Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation (AWWC). She was appointed to the position in April 2018. … Read More
Katelyn Babson Joins CSH Law Raleigh Office
Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) today announced that Katelyn Babson has joined the firm’s Raleigh office as an associate attorney with the Workers’ Compensation Practice Group.… Read More