Overview
Kate Jensen is a member of the Government Affairs & Public Policy practice. She focuses on legislative and regulatory counseling in the financial services, commercial real estate and energy efficiency sectors. Kate is particularly focused on issues related to various lines of insurance, and advises clients on all aspects of policy and compliance in that space. Her clients include large trade associations and major US-based companies.
Kate represents multiple clients before the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL). She advocates on clients' behalf as model legislation is considered and advises them on strategic and substantive matters. Kate also serves on the Board of the National Insurance Producer Registry alongside insurance regulators and other insurance industry representatives.
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- Hon. Richard W. Story, US District Court, Northern District of Georgia
- J.D., University of Georgia School of Law, 2010, magna cum laude; Notes Editor, Georgia Law Review
- M.A., Johns Hopkins University, 2007
- B.A., University of Virginia, 2002, high honors
Areas of Work
Speaking Engagements
- "Tax Credit Relief under the FFCRA & SBA Small Business Loans Under Cares Act," National Association of Convenience Stores Webinar, April 2, 2020
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"DOL Fiduciary Rule: What it Means for NAIFA Members and Their Practices," NAIFA, April 13, 2016
News & Publications
Client Alerts
Understanding the Main Street Lending Program
June 16, 2020
By: Matthew B. Kulkin, Micah S. Green, John T. Collins, Scott A. Sinder, James D. Barnette, Luis G. Fortuño, Jason Abel, George Callas, Kate Jensen, Josh Oppenheimer
Client Alerts
FAQs from DOL, HHS, and Treasury on COVID-19 Health Coverage Issues
April 20, 2020
By: Melanie Nussdorf, Sara Pikofsky, Scott A. Sinder, Lisa M. Zarlenga, Caitlin R. Tharp, Kate Jensen
Client Alerts
President Trump Signs CARES Act into Law
Updated March 27, 2020; Originally Published March 25, 2020
By: Jason Abel, James D. Barnette, George Callas, Alan Cohn, Matthew B. Kulkin, Melanie Nussdorf, Sara Pikofsky, Scott A. Sinder, Steven D. Wheeless, Lisa M. Zarlenga, Kate Jensen, Josh Oppenheimer
Client Alerts
McConnell Releases Revised COVID-19 Bill
March 22, 2020
By: James D. Barnette, Melanie Nussdorf, Sara Pikofsky, Elinor Ramey, Scott A. Sinder, Lisa M. Zarlenga, George Callas, Kate Jensen, Josh Oppenheimer, Caitlin R. Tharp
Client Alerts
McConnell Releases GOP Draft of Third COVID-19 Bill
March 20, 2020
By: James D. Barnette, Melanie Nussdorf, Sara Pikofsky, Elinor Ramey, Scott A. Sinder, Lisa M. Zarlenga, George Callas, Kate Jensen, Josh Oppenheimer, Caitlin R. Tharp
Client Alerts
Second COVID-19 Relief Bill Signed by the President
March 18, 2020
By: James D. Barnette, Melanie Nussdorf, Sara Pikofsky, Elinor Ramey, Scott A. Sinder, Lisa M. Zarlenga, George Callas, Kate Jensen, Caitlin R. Tharp
Client Alerts
House Passes Changes to Coronavirus Response Bill
March 17, 2020
By: James D. Barnette, Melanie Nussdorf, Sara Pikofsky, Elinor Ramey, Scott A. Sinder, Lisa M. Zarlenga, George Callas, Kate Jensen, Caitlin R. Tharp
Client Alerts
House Passes Coronavirus Response Package
March 16, 2020
By: James D. Barnette, Melanie Nussdorf, Sara Pikofsky, Elinor Ramey, Scott A. Sinder, Lisa M. Zarlenga, George Callas, Kate Jensen, Caitlin R. Tharp
Press Releases
National Law Journal Names Three Steptoe Lawyers Trailblazers in Government Relations
October 21, 2019
Resources
Financial Services Group Advisory
How to Access Treasury Department Funding Under the CARES Act
March 29, 2020
By: Matthew B. Kulkin, Micah S. Green, John T. Collins, Scott A. Sinder, James D. Barnette, Luis G. Fortuño, Jason Abel, George Callas, Kate Jensen, Josh Oppenheimer
Financial Services Group Advisory
Federal Reserve Establishes, Expands Emergency Capital Liquidity Facilities
March 25, 2020
By: Matthew B. Kulkin, Micah S. Green, John T. Collins, Scott A. Sinder, James D. Barnette, Luis G. Fortuño, Jason Abel, George Callas, N. Hunter Johnston, Kate Jensen, Josh Oppenheimer
Financial Services Group Advisory
US Financial Regulatory Response to COVID-19
March 24, 2020
By: Matthew B. Kulkin, Micah S. Green, John T. Collins, Scott A. Sinder, James D. Barnette, Luis G. Fortuño, Jason Abel, George Callas, Kate Jensen
Financial Services Group Advisory
June 12, 2019
By: Micah S. Green, Scott A. Sinder, Kate Jensen, Josh Oppenheimer, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr., Melanie Nussdorf, Eric G. Serron, Sara Pikofsky
Events
Webinars
What Employers Need to Know: Employment Provisions in the CARES Act
May 15, 2020
Speakers: George Callas, Sara Pikofsky, Lisa M. Zarlenga, Kate Jensen, Caitlin R. Tharp
Webinars
November 8, 2018
Speakers: Jason Abel, James D. Barnette, Leslie A. Belcher, Elizabeth Hurley Burks, George Callas, John T. Collins, Luis G. Fortuño, Micah S. Green, Kate Jensen, N. Hunter Johnston, Darryl Nirenberg, Scott A. Sinder
Noteworthy
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National Law Journal, "Trailblazers in Government Relations" (2019)
Previous Employment
- Criminal Defense Clinic, Athens-Clarke County Public Defender's Office
- Intern, Fulton County Public Defender's Office
Professional Affiliations
- Board Member, National Insurance Producer Registry
- University of Georgia Law School Alumni Council