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ABOUT
Katherine J. Pohlman, MS, JD
I’m a nurse attorney and coach whose passion is advocating for, counseling, and coaching health care providers regarding their legal rights, practice, and professional & personal well-being. I am an integrative practitioner, which means I approach your needs or problems from a holistic perspective, taking into consideration how it impacts the rest of your life. I bring heart and mind to the art of practice — whether providing legal, coaching or consulting services.
Over the years, I’ve served in a variety of nursing positions, including clinical, management and academia. I’ve practiced in the areas of family law, estate planning, healthcare law, medical malpractice defense litigation, and professional licensure defense. I have also served as risk manager and in-house counsel at insurance and pharmacy benefit management companies. Recent consulting projects include program development for a health-crisis resource center and medical liability insurance company.
Throughout my career, I’ve written and published extensively, conducted many workshops and given countless presentations and talks. I am a founding member of The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA) and have served over the years in many roles, including on the Board of Directors and as President, Vice-President, and Corresponding Secretary. I’m a recipient of TAANA’s Distinguished Service Award, and am included in Who’s Who In American Law, as well as Who’s Who In American Nursing.
My Education
BS in nursing from the University of Iowa, an MS in mental health nursing from the University of Illinois
Law degree (JD) from Boston University
Certificate in holistic coaching from the Center for Spirituality & Healing at the University of Minnesota.
I am admitted to the bars in Minnesota, Massachusetts (retired status), U.S. District Court (Mass), the U.S. Court of Appeals (1st Cir.), and the United States Supreme Court.
My Affiliations
Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations
Minnesota Holistic Nurses Association, the American Holistic Nurses Association
Minnesota Holistic Medical Group
American Holistic Medical Association
Nurses Peer Support Network, Board of Directors
I found Katherine's services to be competent, timely, sensitive and essential for our organization’s integrity and success.
—Sue Will, RN, MPH, NCSN, FNASN National Association of School Nurses