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Corporate and Securities Associate Caitlin Vanderkarr Joins Snell & Wilmer’s Phoenix Office

Jan 03, 2025

Phoenix – Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that Caitlin Vanderkarr has joined the firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group as an associate. Vanderkarr is based out of the Phoenix Office.

Vanderkarr is a seasoned attorney focusing her practice in corporate and securities law, data privacy, strategic corporate advice, and regulatory compliance. She provides guidance to corporate clients, helping them navigate the complexities of corporate governance, risk management, and the interplay between legal compliance, litigation, and operational continuity. Vanderkarr is also experienced in gaming, sports, and entertainment law, real estate transactions, and environmental and healthcare regulations.

Prior to joining Snell & Wilmer, Vanderkarr held several legal roles including serving as General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer for the Arizona Department of Gaming. She also served as a Legal Analyst & Rule Writer for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality’s Waste Programs Division and maintained her own private practice. Vanderkarr has held leadership roles within the Arizona Women Lawyers Association and the Maricopa County Bar Association.

Vanderkarr received her J.D. from Michigan State University’s College of Law (summa cum laude), her M.Ed. from Arizona State University, and her B.A. from the University of Michigan. She is licensed to practice in the state of Arizona.

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Founded in 1938, Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 500 attorneys practicing in 16 locations throughout the United States and in Mexico, including Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, California; Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; Washington, D.C.; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Portland, Oregon; Dallas, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; and Los Cabos, Mexico. The firm represents clients ranging from large, publicly traded corporations to small businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs. For more information, visit swlaw.com.

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