Katherine Koop "Kate" Irwin
About Katherine Koop Irwin
Katherine Koop Irwin is a lawyer based in Pittsburgh, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Katherine Koop Irwin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Employment Law - Management
- Health Care Law
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: FBT Gibbons LLP
Education: Duquesne University, J.D., graduated 2007
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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