Kathryn Cherry
Kathryn Cherry is a partner at Stone Hilton PLLC in Austin, Texas, where she focuses on complex legal matters while providing strategic counsel to a diverse range of clients. Her legal career is marked by prestigious roles, including serving as Assistant Solicitor General for the Texas Attorney General, Assistant United States Attorney, and clerking for Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. at the Supreme Court of the United States. Each of these positions helped Kathryn develop a keen understanding of litigation, appellate advocacy, and high-stakes legal strategy.
A graduate of Yale Law School, Kathryn also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Columbia University. Her education, combined with years of rigorous practice, has allowed her to approach legal challenges with both analytical precision and a broader understanding of societal contexts. She is known for her meticulous attention to detail, persuasive advocacy, and ability to navigate complex legal issues with integrity and professionalism.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kathryn is deeply committed to mentorship and supporting the next generation of women lawyers. She actively participates in programs such as the Travis County Women's Law Association mentoring initiative and frequently engages with legal and community organizations to foster leadership, growth, and professional development. Her work reflects a dedication not only to excellence in law but also to creating opportunities for others to succeed.
• Columbia University- B.A.
• Yale Law School- J.D.
• Girls on the Run
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to perseverance, adaptability, and confidence in navigating male-dominated environments, along with the guidance of a diverse circle of mentors who have helped me grow at every stage of my career. My primary areas of expertise include intelligence analysis, legal research and writing, appellate law, state and federal litigation, regulatory and government affairs, and law firm partnership leadership.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to seek guidance from a broad group of mentors with diverse professional backgrounds, recognizing that learning from multiple perspectives is far more valuable than relying on a single advisor.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the legal field is to embrace male-dominated spaces without intimidation, practice law authentically, adapt confidently to challenges, and build a diverse network of mentors while trusting their own abilities.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenges in the legal field today include navigating traditional cultures that weren’t built with women in mind and advocating for greater inclusion at senior levels. At the same time, there are significant opportunities through growing visibility for women leaders, stronger mentorship networks, increased diversity in firm partnerships, and platforms that expand professional recognition and connections.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are integrity, confidence, inclusion, mentorship, continuous learning, and supporting the advancement of women and girls. I am also passionate about youth development, running and coaching, community involvement, and empowering young girls through education and leadership programs.