Katie Tonkinson

KATIE TONKINSON

Attorney

ktonkinson@bastamron.com
Miami
305.379.7904

KATIE TONKINSON

Attorney

Katerina “Katie” Tonkinson is a talented attorney who is joining Bast Amron after previously serving as a summer associate at the firm in 2023.

Katie earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, where she distinguished herself academically, graduating with honors. Katie was actively involved in the University of Miami Law Review, serving as a Student Notes and Comments Editor, and earned multiple scholarships, including the Dean’s Merit Scholarship and the Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine PL Scholarship. Her academic excellence was further recognized with numerous awards, such as the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in in Civil Procedure I, Legal Communication & Research II, Bankruptcy, Commercial Law: UCC, Corporate Finance, Constitutional Law II, Labor Law, Legal Research Techniques, and Civil Rights in the Supreme Court, and the Dean’s Certificate of Achievement Award in Contracts and U.S. Constitutional Law I.

Before law school, Katie graduated summa cum laude from Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance. Her undergraduate years were marked by her involvement in various honor societies and leadership roles, including serving as President of Omicron Delta Kappa.

Katie’s professional experience includes working as a Legal Intern Associate at Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., where she gained valuable experience drafting and reviewing contracts, conducting legal research, and assisting in various areas of law, including international jurisdictions and intellectual property. Her legal acumen is complemented by her strong communication skills and her dedication to excellence, making her a valuable addition to the Bast Amron team.

In her spare time, Katie enjoys playing multiple musical instruments and engaging in creative writing.