Kathryn (Peck) Perales is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in various areas of law. Currently serving as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Civil Division at the Lorain County Prosecutor's Office since June 2024, Kathryn also owns Perales Law, focusing on United States patents, trademarks, copyrights, and providing legal advice to local businesses and nonprofits. Previous roles include Of Counsel at The Calkins Law Firm, General Counsel for Mettle Equities, LLC, and Patent Attorney with Amin, Turocy & Watson, LLP. Kathryn has handled legal needs for diverse industries, including real estate and oil manufacturing, and has a solid educational background with a JD from Vermont Law and Graduate School and a BS in Literature from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.