Kay Tatum

Kay Tatum is a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience in corporate law, currently serving as a Partner at Wiley Rein LLP since 2000. Tatum has successfully led transactions, including the $825 million sale of a national security and defense industry government contracting division for a publicly traded designer and manufacturer of secure communication products. Additionally, representation of a prominent coffee company in critical brand positioning transactions, including exclusive distribution rights for co-branded products, underscores Tatum's expertise. Prior to Wiley Rein LLP, Tatum was a Partner in the Corporate Practice at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP from 1986 to 2000. Tatum's educational background includes a JD from the University of Houston, a Master's and PhD in French from Rice University, and a Bachelor's degree from Tulane University.