Katherine Heptig to Receive Long Island Business News’ 2016 “40 Under 40” Award
December 17, 2015
Katherine (Kate) Heptig, counsel in Farrell Fritz’s corporate department, has been selected by Long Island Business News as a “40 Under 40” award recipient for her leadership in business, support of Long Island’s not-for-profit organizations and commitment to the community. She will be honored at a gala on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY.
During her career, Kate has handled several M&A transactions. Two matters on which she has recently worked include representing Cook Maran & Associates in its sale to Prime Risk Partners, and representing The Flood Group in its sale to Hub International Limited. Kate helped structure these transactions and negotiate and draft various agreements.
Kate played an integral role in launching the firm’s New York Venture Hub and Tax Law for the Closely-Held Business blogs. She has authored posts for both blogs.
Kate is the chair of the Nassau County Bar Association’s Corporation, Banking & Securities Law Committee and a member of the Long Island Association’s Young Professionals Committee. She also lectures for professional organizations.
Kate was selected to the 2015 (Tax) Super Lawyers New York Metro – Rising Stars and 2014 (Business/Corporate) lists. She was a recipient of Long Island Business News’ 2013 “Leadership in Law” Associate award.
A strong believer in community service, Kate has assumed a leadership role in several community organizations. She serves on the Board of Trustees and Governance Committee for The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, and on the Dean’s Advisory Board for The Hofstra University College of Liberal Arts. Kate also serves on the Board of Directors of the Long Island chapter of Girls on the Run, a nonprofit youth development program for girls in grades three through eight.
Kate is pursuing her Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Employee Benefits. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and her Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from Hofstra University.