Cato

Shayonna Cato

Associate
New York

I help clients resolve complex problems across a range of practice areas, including investigations and commercial disputes.

Shayonna Cato represents both individual and corporate clients in a range of pre-litigation and litigation matters. She has experience working on complex civil litigation, labor and employment disputes, and government and internal investigations.  Shayonna also provides legal counseling and litigation support to healthcare organizations and businesses. She is also passionate about pro bono and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion related work. 

Education

  • Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 2022
  • Amherst College, B.A., 2013
     

Bar and Court Admissions

BAR ADMISSIONS
  • New York

Experience

  • Representing genetic testing company in response to Civil Investigative Demands.
  • Conducting investigation for public university related to research misconduct allegations.
  • Conducted sensitive internal investigations for companies related to complaints of discrimination by employees.
PRO BONO
  • Representing Louisiana incarcerated individual challenging conviction based on non-unanimous jury verdict.
     

Honors & Involvement

HONORS
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
    • Commercial Litigation (2026, 2027)
  • The Dispute Resolution Society, Managing Editor, Fordham Law School (2021-2022)
INVOLVEMENT
  • Co-Chair, Foley Hoag Women Associates Affinity Group