Katherine Takhounts Bonato

Law Clerk

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Katherine Takhounts Bonato is part of the McNees real estate team in Frederick, Maryland, where she assists attorneys in providing legal advice to clients in commercial real estate matters.

Prior to joining McNees, Katherine gained experience in the real estate industry as a senior title processor for a Virginia-based title settlement service. There, she oversaw the title settlement process for both commercial and residential properties, ensuring compliance with legal and insurance requirements by removing defects and maintaining communication between parties prior to deadlines.

Katherine earned her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and holds a Maryland title Insurance Producer License and a Maryland Notary Public license. A native of Armenia, she speaks Armenian and Russian.

EDUCATION

  • American University Washington College of Law, J.D.
  • Yerevan State University, B.A., economics

HONORS/AWARDS

  • American University Washington College of Law, Mussey Prize, 2025
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award®, Consumer Financial Services Law, Spring 2025
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award®, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Spring 2024
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award®, Lawyer Bargaining, Summer 2024
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award®, Health Care Compliance, Fall 2024

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