Catherine A. Gaul

Catherine A. Gaul is the President and Managing Partner of Ashby & Geddes where she is a member of the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Counseling groups.  Ms. Gaul’s practice is focused primarily on corporate and commercial litigation disputes in the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Complex Commercial Litigation Division of the Delaware Superior Court, acting in either a lead or local role.

Ms. Gaul has successfully argued appeals to the Delaware Supreme Court and taken a key role on a successful appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.  She also litigates corporate and commercial disputes in the U.S. District Court of Delaware, and has conducted internal investigations on behalf of special committees.

Ms. Gaul has been ranked in Chambers USA: America’s Guide to Leading Lawyers for Business since 2017 in the Chancery practice area.  Over the years, Chambers USA has described Ms. Gaul as “‘terrific: incredibly personable and very smart,’” and highlighted her sound judgment, responsiveness, and practical approach to litigation.

A native of Wilmington, Ms. Gaul graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College in 1999 with degrees in Chemistry and Earth Sciences, and earned her J.D., cum laude, from Boston College Law School in 2002.