About
katie
Meet Katie Vance, an accomplished Associate at Quicker Law and a registered patent attorney specializing in Intellectual Property Litigation. With a keen focus on patent infringement, trademark infringement, and trade secret matters, Katie has been a guiding force for clients navigating the complexities of legal challenges.
In her role at Quicker Law, Katie has represented companies across diverse industries, including medical devices, computer and electronics, mechanical, weapons, and consumer products. Her expertise extends to both state and federal courts, where she consistently handles trademark, copyright, domain name, and trade secret disputes, along with licensing and various commercial matters.
Notably, Katie is a valuable asset to both the litigation and prosecution teams at Quicker Law. Her dynamic background includes nearly eight years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where she played a pivotal role in the Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Technology Branch. Her contributions ranged from Elemental Analysis to External Quality Assurance, with involvement in significant projects such as incorporating table salt into the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and implementing a method for iodine determination in table salt via inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.
Katie’s CDC expertise extends to quality assurance programs, including EQUIP, LAMP, and PAsS, which have global impacts in enhancing the accuracy of analytical analyses. Her proficiency in analytical methods, including ICP-MS, and adherence to CLIA ‘88 regulations, showcases her commitment to excellence.
A proud graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Chemistry, Katie pursued her legal education at Georgia State College of Law while working full-time at the CDC. During her academic journey, she not only excelled in her studies but also showcased her athleticism as a competitor on the Georgia Tech cross country and indoor and outdoor track teams.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Katie finds joy in running with her two border collies, engaging in crossfit, and savoring moments at the local beer garden. As an extreme hobbyist, she thrives on learning new crafts, DIY projects, and skills, embodying a spirit of continuous growth and curiosity.
Katie Vance, with her rich background and diverse skill set, is not just a legal professional but a passionate individual who brings dedication and enthusiasm to every facet of her life.
EDUCATION
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J.D., Georgia State College of Law, 2020, cum laude; Georgia State Law Review, 2019-2020; Dean’s Scholar, 2017-2018; GSU Law Urban Fellow
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B.S., Chemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2013; Dean’s List, 2013; Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Academic Honor Roll, 2012-2013
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ADMISSIONS
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia
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Supreme Court of Georgia
Prior
positions
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Chemist, External Quality Assurance, IRATB (2016-2021)
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DLS Liaison to the CDC Foundation (Detail), DLS/CDCF (2017-2018)
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Policy Task Force, CDC EOC Hurricane Response (Detail) (2017-2018)
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Analytical Chemist, External Quality Assurance, IRATB (2014-2016)
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Research Associate, Elemental Analysis Lab, IRATB (2013-2014)
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Brewing Science and Technology Intern, Monday Night Brewing (2013)
PUBLICATIONS
& TALKS
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Kathleen L. Caldwell, Po-Yung Cheng, Kathryn Vance, Amir Makhmudov, Jeffery M. Jarrett, Samuel P. Caudill, De-Pei Ho, Robert L. Jones. LAMP: A program to ensure the quality of blood lead laboratory measurements. Journal of Public Health Management & Practice, 25 Journal of Public Health Management and Practice 23-30, January/February 2019.
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Kathryn A. Vance, Amir Makhmudov, Gulchekhra Shakirova, Hanna Roenfantz, Robert L. Jones, and Kathleen Caldwell, Determination of Iodine Content in Dairy Products by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, 39(3) Atomic Spectroscopy, 95-98 May/June 2018.
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Kathryn A. Vance, Amir Makhmudov, Robert L. Jones, Kathleen L. Caldwell, 2017 Dairy’s Inadvertent Contribution to Sustaining Optimal Iodine Nutrition. In: Watson, R., Collier, R., and Preedy, V. (Eds.), Nutrients in Milk and Their Implications on Health and Disease, Elsevier, London, UK, pp. 139-147.
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Kathleen L. Caldwell, Po-Yung Cheng, Jeffery M. Jarrett, Amir Makhmudov, Kathryn Vance, Cynthia D. Ward, Robert L. Jones, Mary E. Mortensen, Laboratory Measurement Implications of Decreasing Childhood Blood Lead Levels, 2 Pediatrics, 140 (2017).
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Kathryn A. Vance, Amir Makhmudov, Robert L. Jones, Kathleen L. Caldwell, Iodine content in milk alternatives [Letter to the Editor], 26 Thyroid 1308-1310 (2016).
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“The Role of Dairy in Monitoring the Iodine Status of the U.S. Population: An Update”, Georgia Dairy Conference, Savannah, GA, 2017.
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Creating Sustainable and Measurable Progress in Monitoring the Iodine Nutritional Status of a Population: External Quality Assurance and Iodine”, Micronutrient Forum 2016 Global Conference, Cancun, Mexico, 2016.
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“Comparison of ICP-MS and the Ammonium Persulfate Manual method in determining the iodine content in dairy products and dairy substitutes”, Division of Laboratory Sciences Summer Symposium, Atlanta, GA, 2016.
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“The Role of Dairy in Monitoring the Iodine Status of the U.S. Population”, Division of Laboratory Sciences Director, Atlanta, GA, 2016.
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“Applications and Impact of Reference Materials in National and International Biomonitoring Programs: A look into External Quality Assurance Programs”, International Symposium on Biological and Environmental Reference Materials, Washington, D.C., 2015.
Recognitions
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Dean’s List, North Georgia College and State University, 2008
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Division II Track and Field Scholarship, North Georgia College and State University, 2009-2010
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All-Conference, Division II Athletics, 2008
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All-Conference, Division II Athletics, 2009
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Hope Scholarship, 2011-2012
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Dean’s List, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012
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Division I Track and Field Scholarship, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012-2013
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Dean’s List, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2013
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ACC Academic Honor Roll, Atlantic Coast Conference, 2012-2013
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12.5 Mile Swim Around Key West Finisher, 2015
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Excellence in Program Delivery (International), NCEH/ATSDR/CDC, 2015
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Outstanding Performance Award for Excellence in Program Delivery, Battelle, 2015
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Outstanding Performance Award, Building relationships in new fields, Battelle, 2015
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Dean’s Scholar, Georgia State College of Law, 2017-2018
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Excellence in Emergency Response (Domestic), NCEH/ATSDR/CDC, 2017
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Excellence in Program Delivery (Domestic), NCEH/ATSDR/CDC, 2017
Memberships
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American Chemical Society
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Atlanta Bar Association
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GSU Law Urban Fellow (2018-2019)
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Public Interest Law Association (2018-2019)
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Georgia State Law Review (2019-2020)
community
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Walker Therapy, Gainesville, GA, 2009
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Girls on the Run, Atlanta, GA, 2011-2013 LaAmistad, Buckhead, GA 2014
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Intersect, Buckhead, 2015
Personal interests/
hobbies
Beyond her professional endeavors, Katie finds joy in running with her two border collies, engaging in crossfit, and savoring moments at the local beer garden. As an extreme hobbyist, she thrives on learning new crafts, DIY projects, and skills, embodying a spirit of continuous growth and curiosity.