Catherine Kemnitz, a transformational executive adviser with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, value creation, and strategic transformation across the legal services and technology sectors, has joined the Marks Baughan Executive Network. Catherine most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Axiom, where she led enterprise strategy, corporate development, and major growth initiatives that strengthened market leadership and scaled the business.

The Marks Baughan Executive Network in comprised of accomplished leaders who have built, led, and transformed the legal and compliance technology and services sectors. “Catherine brings a depth of experience and perspective that directly benefits our clients as they navigate strategic, operational, and transactional decisions in a rapidly evolving legal market. Her judgment and insight strengthen the advice we deliver at critical moments.” – Nick Baughan
Catherine has led some of the most significant transactions in the legal industry, including Thomson Reuters’ acquisition of Practical Law and Axiom’s IPO readiness and subsequent acquisition by Permira. She has held senior U.S. and international leadership roles spanning strategy, operations, governance, and complex integrations, and is a recognized voice in legal industry innovation.

A lawyer by training, Catherine served as Axiom’s Chief Legal Officer and began her career as a capital markets attorney at Shearman and Sterling LLP (now A&O Shearman). She later held senior leadership roles at Thomson Reuters Legal, driving growth through strategic acquisitions.

“I have known the Marks Baughan team for many years – they are a driving force behind the transformative and value creating transactions in the legal tech and services space. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Marks Baughan Executive Network.” – Catherine Kemnitz