1. KATHERINE YATES
14915 Eminence
San Antonio, Texas, 78248
Cell 210-850-1925
Home: 210-764-8565
SUMMARY:
Versatile, results-oriented attorney with 30 plus years experience in general corporate practice with strong
specialization in the preparation, negotiation and administration of high-level commercial, financial and
administrative transactional matters. Strategic problem solver, team-player, with value-added approach
which blends legal requirements and business needs such that risk is minimized, solutions and
opportunities are optimized, and long-term relationships are maintained with internal and external
customers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
RETIRED FROM CITY PUBLIC SERVICE (“CPS ENERGY”). 1984-2014
Experience includes:
 Preparation and negotiation, if applicable, of most legal and transactional documents associated
with CPS Energy’s corporate operations and commercial matters. Such documents included the
redrafting of the CPS Energy Rules and Regulations for Electric and Gas Services, customer service
applications, criteria and rules of service for customer participation in CPS Energy’s retail programs
and offerings, line extension agreements, bills of sale, licenses for use of personal property and/or
land, non-disclosure agreements, assignments, request for proposals, leases, community
relations/promotion/program agreements, compliance certifications, and financial and security
forms;
 Served as lead legal advisor to the CPS Energy divisions of Customer Service, Retail, Marketing,
Public Relations, Wholesale Power, Generation, IT, Facilities and other corporate clients, as needed,
on matters such as customer terms of service and protections, municipal regulations, land rights
and acquisition processes, risk management, procurement of products and services (such as
energy, fuels, large equipment, business systems, construction and consultants), intellectual
property rights and filings, claims associated with vendor default and defective products and
services, corporate marketing and advertisement, and data and information security and rights.
 Served as lead attorney on numerous project teams responsible for the procurement and delivery
of high-risk/high-dollar projects for construction or installation of large capital projects with
contract values of up to a $1billion dollars, such as the JK Spruce Generation Station #1 and #2,
Northside Customer Service Center, and the new CPS Energy Data Center.
 Served as sole in house attorney on projects associated with business information system upgrades,
wholesale and ancillary purchases of power from traditional and renewable sources, and long term
fuel supply and coal and gas transportation agreements. Primary responsibility was to prepare and
negotiate commercial terms and assist in the administration of the contract following completion.
 Facilitated process mapping exercises associated with business process improvement efforts;
 Supported claims, mediation and litigation personnel and functions stemming from breach of
contract, warranty, property damage, delay, and change orders;
 Developed template purchase order and standard procurement commercial terms and conditions;

2.  Provided training to business clients on risk mitigation strategies, contract terminology, writing
specifications, project delivery methods, procurement methodologies;
 Monitored and supported corporate intellectual property development and protection.
 Supported the government relations function by reviewing legislative bills during Texas Legislative
sessions and provided legal analysis;
 Monitored changes in federal state and local laws, provided legal analysis summarizing effect, and
assisted in the development of compliance plans as necessary
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Juris Doctor, St. Mary’s University Law School, San Antonio, Texas – 1983
B.S. in Biology/Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas – 1978
Port Arthur Jefferson High School, Port Arthur, Texas –1974
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
San Antonio Bar Association – 1984 - present
State Bar of Texas – 1984 - present,
State Bar Construction Law Section 1988 - present.
San Antonio Construction Law Section – 1997 - present.
American Corporate Counsel Association – 2004 - present
Texas Public Power Association – 2000 -2014
AFFILIATION LEADERSHIP:
Texas State Bar Construction Law Section Director 2003 - 2006.
San Antonio Construction Law Section Chairman 2002 - 2003
South Texas Chapter American Corporate Counsel Association Board member 2012-present
South Texas Chapter American Corporate Counsel Association President 2014-2015
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
Annual Construction Law Section of the State Bar Seminar (2005), “The New Reality of Risk: Techniques for
Managing Changing Market Conditions for Materials”.
State Bar Advanced In-House Counsel Seminar (2005), “A Municipal Lawyer’s Perspective On Ethics”; APPA
Legal Seminar (2005), “Case Study: Branding a Public Power Utility”
APPA National Conference (2007) “Construction and Financing Issues In New Generation”.
CIVIC VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
Volunteers in Public Service – 1991-2014
South Texas American Corporate Counsel Association Ethics Follies ® 2005 – present
Volunteer with Family Violence/Battered Women’s Agency 2015 – present