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Catherine Kessmeier (Personal Account)

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Principal Deputy General Counsel at UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
📍 Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Catherine Kessmeier is a senior executive attorney and the Principal Deputy General Counsel for the U. S. Department of the Navy. Her distinguished career spans numerous legal disciplines, including acquisition integrity, government contracts, labor law, and cybersecurity. A graduate of Widener University School of Law, she served on its law journal and Moot Court Honor Society.

As the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy, she was responsible for overseeing a workforce of over 800, 000 personnel.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Principal Deputy General Counsel
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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Acquisition Integrity
Serves as the Department of the Navy's Suspending and Debarring Official, a key role in ensuring ethical government contracting and preventing fraud.
Public Sector Labor Law
Has extensive experience overseeing military and civilian personnel law, previously advising on policy for over 800, 000 employees.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Principal Deputy General Counsel
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
6-2020 - 8-2021
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) (Acting)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
12-2019 - 6-2020
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (Manpower & Reserve Affairs)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Mid-Atlantic Area Counsel; Senior Associate Counsel
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
Attorney
U.S. Department of Commerce
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Education
Juris Doctor
Widener University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Chestnut Hill College
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