Holland & Knight Strengthens Gaming Practice with Addition of New Group Chief Katherine Baker in Boston and Deputy Group Chief Joshua Kirschner in Atlanta | News

BOSTON/ATLANTA (May 26, 2026) – Holland & Knight has bolstered its nationwide Gaming Practice with the additions of Katherine Baker in Boston and Joshua Kirschner in Atlanta. Both have been beforehand companions with Nelson Mullins, the place Ms. Baker was chair of the agency’s Gaming Industry Group. Ms. Baker will lead Holland & Knight’s nationwide Gaming Practice, and Mr. Kirschner will function the deputy crew chief.

“We are eager to grow the Firm’s Gaming Practice with the addition of Katie and Josh. They bring deep experience advising gaming clients across a wide range of gaming platforms. Together, they offer a strong combination of private practice and in‑house industry experience, along with meaningful relationships across the gaming ecosystem,” stated Karen Walker, chief of the Firm’s Government Section. “Their arrival enhances our ability to support clients navigating an increasingly complex, technology‑driven and highly regulated gaming landscape, and we are pleased to have them join the Firm.”

Ms. Baker is a gaming regulatory lawyer and litigator who assists on line casino gaming, iGaming, sports activities betting and fantasy sports activities operators, distributors and entrepreneurs to navigate the state and federal, industrial and Tribal gaming landscapes, together with leveraging monetary expertise (FinTech) options. She advises gaming shoppers on regulatory compliance, licensing and legislative technique, supplies authorized opinions in help of operations, and serves as gaming regulatory counsel for company transactions. Ms. Baker additionally represents shoppers in advanced litigation issues in state and federal court docket, primarily in gaming-related disputes.

“I am excited to join Holland & Knight and to lead a gaming practice with such innovative lawyers and momentum. The Firm brings together the regulatory, litigation and transactional depth that gaming clients increasingly need as the industry continues to evolve,” Ms. Baker stated. “It’s an exciting time to be a lawyer in this space as the rules for new gaming experiences are still being written. I look forward to supporting the team’s growth across established and emerging gaming markets.”

Mr. Kirschner’s work focuses on advising gaming shoppers on litigation, regulatory and strategic danger in reference to numerous gaming operations, enterprise transactions and disputes, and disaster administration and response. He has labored on gaming-related issues for all kinds of shoppers inside and adjoining to the gaming business, together with sports activities betting, iGaming, fantasy sports activities, on line casino and skill-based gaming firms, in addition to prediction market platforms, sports activities groups and leagues, media and leisure firms, expertise firms and monetary service suppliers.

“I am thrilled to join Holland & Knight and contribute to a gaming practice that takes a truly integrated approach to advising clients. The Firm’s collaborative platform and breadth of experience across related practice areas create a powerful foundation for helping gaming and technology‑driven businesses manage risk, pursue growth and respond to new challenges,” Mr. Kirschner stated. “I look forward to working with clients and colleagues to address the strategic issues shaping the future of the gaming industry.”

Ms. Baker obtained a J.D. diploma from Boston College Law School and a B.A. diploma from College of the Holy Cross. She is admitted to apply in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Mr. Kirschner obtained a J.D. diploma from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a B.A. diploma from the University of Georgia. He is admitted to apply in Georgia and New Mexico.