Katherine J. Pohlman, MS, JD
Board Member
Katherine J. Pohlman, MS, JD joined the NPSN Board of Directors in 2026. She brings 40+ years of experience as a nurse attorney, dedicated to licensure defense work for nurses and other licensed health care providers, as well service to the National Association of School Nurses as General Counsel. She also has experience in medical malpractice defense litigation, risk management/patient safety, insurance and employee benefits, and corporate counsel to health care systems.
Prior to beginning her full-time law practice, Katherine served in various nursing roles, including acute care clinical practice (mental health and substance use disorders), academia, and management. Throughout her career, she has been active in many nonprofit organizations and professional associations, including The American Association of Nurse Attorneys, where she served on the Board of Directors, and as President, Vice-President, and Treasurer. Whether practicing nursing or law, or serving individuals and organizations, Katherine approaches her work with an integrative, holistic philosophy.
Katherine J. Pohlman, MS, JD joined the NPSN Board of Directors in 2026. She brings 40+ years of experience as a nurse attorney, dedicated to licensure defense work for nurses and other licensed health care providers, as well service to the National Association of School Nurses as General Counsel. She also has experience in medical malpractice defense litigation, risk management/patient safety, insurance and employee benefits, and corporate counsel to health care systems.
Prior to beginning her full-time law practice, Katherine served in various nursing roles, including acute care clinical practice (mental health and substance use disorders), academia, and management. Throughout her career, she has been active in many nonprofit organizations and professional associations, including The American Association of Nurse Attorneys, where she served on the Board of Directors, and as President, Vice-President, and Treasurer. Whether practicing nursing or law, or serving individuals and organizations, Katherine approaches her work with an integrative, holistic philosophy.