Katherine Takhounts Bonato

Associate

Profile

Katherine Takhounts Bonato is a real estate attorney who supports clients with a range of transactional real estate matters, including sales and development transactions, commercial leasing, mergers and acquisitions, business planning, and general corporate work.

Before joining McNees, Katherine worked with title companies in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, where she handled all aspects of residential and commercial real estate closings. Her background in title and settlement services provides a strong foundation in the practical side of real estate transactions.

Katherine earned her J.D., cum laude 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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Maryland

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