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Dominique Kato
Associate
Dominique Kato is an Associate at Boutin Jones, where she focuses her practice on Healthcare and Litigation. Dominique earned her J.D. from the University of California, Davis School of Law, where she was a Dean’s Merit Scholar, member of the Moot Court Honors Board, and served in multiple leadership roles, including with the King Hall Legal Foundation, Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, and the Black Law Student Association. Before joining the firm, Dominique gained broad experience through two summers at Boutin Jones, working on healthcare compliance and complex litigation matters, as well as externships with the Federal Public Defender’s Office and UC Davis Law School’s Civil Rights Clinic.
“I am dedicated to providing thoughtful, strategic guidance to help my clients navigate complex healthcare and litigation matters with confidence.”
“I’m a born-and-raised Sacramentan who loves spending time with my Yorkie, Callie, getting lost in a good fantasy or thriller book, and enjoying time with my family close by.”
Experience
Advised healthcare providers on patient access to medical records and compliance with state and federal confidentiality laws, including drafting and responding to medical-record subpoenas.
Served as a student attorney in the UC Davis Law Civil Rights Clinic, representing clients in civil rights litigation, including briefing and arguing a case before the Ninth Circuit.
Involvement
Honors and Affiliations
Dean’s Merit Scholar, Recipient
UC Davis Law Review
Professional Associations and Memberships
Member, California Society for Healthcare Attorneys
Member, Sacramento County Bar Association
Member, Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
Member, Women Lawyers of Sacramento