Caty O’Quinn

Caty O’Quinn joined Beasley Allen in 2020 and currently focuses on talcum powder ovarian cancer cases.

She has a heart for service and believes that the law can and should be used to create a positive impact in society. As a lawyer, she is dedicated to fighting for the rights of marginalized groups and advocating for systemic change. Recently, she was named to the 2024 class of Compassionate Counsel honorees, an award that acknowledges attorneys who prioritize their clients’ needs, represent them tirelessly, and remain sensitive to the trauma they have endured.

Caty is driven by her clients’ experiences to advocate for change in the legal field. Before joining Beasley Allen, she worked with private practice attorneys, focusing on social security disability claims, probate, and family law cases. Her most memorable work involves court-appointed cases for indigent clients, giving her a unique perspective on the world through their eyes.

She is involved in legal organizations at both the local and national level, including the American Bar Association, Alabama State Bar, Montgomery County Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association, National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives, and the Montgomery County Bar Association Women’s Section.

The Tuscaloosa native is a proud new aunt to two nephews. Her family has deep roots in Alabama’s healthcare industry: her mother is a school nurse, her brother is a chiropractor in Birmingham, and her sister works as a nurse in Huntsville. In her free time, Caty enjoys reading, engaging in political discussions, and is currently learning to cook and play the piano. She also has an adorable cat named Azreal. Passionate about animal welfare, Caty volunteers with various organizations in Tuscaloosa and Montgomery, including the Full Life Ahead Foundation.

Education

Caty earned her Bachelor’s degree in History, with a minor in Spanish, from Mississippi College. She went on to obtain her law degree from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law in 2012. 

During her time in law school, she interned at the Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, where she contributed to the Poultry Worker Safety Initiative and the Alabama Constitutional Reform Project.

Licenses

• Alabama (2012)