Katisha Fortune is a law-firm trained, proactive and multifaceted legal advocate. Her work with the Delaware Attorney General’s Office exposes her to the most important litigation and policy issues in Delaware. Katisha’s legal education from the University of Pennsylvania Law School (class of 2006) provided a firm foundation for diverse legal experiences. In her current role in the Office of the Attorney General, Katisha has gained substantial experience reviewing and prosecuting administrative complaints pending before the Delaware Board of Medical Practice, the Board of Nursing, and other State administrative boards. Katisha has also been involved in complex healthcare regulatory matters, including the proposed affiliation of Blue Cross and Highmark (2011). She also worked with a team of attorneys to draft an amicus curiae brief in support of Delaware for the United States Supreme Court’s consideration in King v. Burwell. Most recently, Katisha briefed, argued and won a case of first impression before the Delaware Supreme Court on behalf of the Medical Board.
In her role as a Deputy Attorney General, Katisha also advises state agencies on matters of State and Federal law, reviews contracts, and trains her colleagues on trending legal issues. For example, Katisha recently drafted a Freedom of Information Act reference guide for state agency personnel. She also assisted the new Attorney General’s administration with memorializing in writing a set of comprehensive internal protocols for handling conflicts of interest and other issues that arise with advising state agencies.
Prior to joining the Attorney General’s office, Katisha worked for Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. as a business transactions and bankruptcy attorney. This position provided her with a background in a wide range of corporate governance issues.
In addition to Katisha’s legal work, she participates in community endeavors supporting criminal justice reform, education, and diversity and inclusion. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Delaware Center for Justice and is also a member of the Kuumba Academy School Board in Wilmington.