Catherine Gagnon
Catherine Gagnon is a multilingual attorney whose career bridges European and American legal experience. A native of France who studied and worked in Berlin, Germany, she began her career with global construction leader VINCI, supporting major infrastructure and public-private partnership projects in Europe. Her early experience advising operational and executive teams on complex, high-stakes projects shaped her practical, business-minded approach to the law.
In 2020, Catherine and her family relocated to Michigan, home to her husband, Zach. Catherine joined Rockford Construction in Grand Rapids, where she rose from paralegal to corporate counsel after earning her law degree from Cooley Law School. While balancing family life and work, she received 20 Certificates of Merit for best performance in class and graduated summa cum laude, reflecting both academic excellence and mastery across multiple areas of law. As corporate counsel, she advised executive leadership on complex construction matters, risk management, and the alignment of legal strategy with business operations.
Catherine provides highly personalized counsel to individuals, families, and business owners. Known for her discretion, meticulous planning, and thoughtful listening, she delivers sophisticated legal guidance tailored to each client’s unique goals, helping them safeguard their assets, preserve family harmony, and protect what matters most.
Catherine, Zach, and their two children live in Cannonsburg, Michigan.
Catherine Gagnon
Catherine Gagnon is a multilingual attorney whose career bridges European and American legal experience. A native of France who studied and worked in Berlin, Germany, she began her career with global construction leader VINCI, supporting major infrastructure and public-private partnership projects in Europe. Her early experience advising operational and executive teams on complex, high-stakes projects shaped her practical, business-minded approach to the law.
In 2020, Catherine and her family relocated to Michigan, home to her husband, Zach. Catherine joined Rockford Construction in Grand Rapids, where she rose from paralegal to corporate counsel after earning her law degree from Cooley Law School. While balancing family life and work, she received 20 Certificates of Merit for best performance in class and graduated summa cum laude, reflecting both academic excellence and mastery across multiple areas of law. As corporate counsel, she advised executive leadership on complex construction matters, risk management, and the alignment of legal strategy with business operations.
Catherine provides highly personalized counsel to individuals, families, and business owners. Known for her discretion, meticulous planning, and thoughtful listening, she delivers sophisticated legal guidance tailored to each client’s unique goals, helping them safeguard their assets, preserve family harmony, and protect what matters most.
Catherine, Zach, and their two children live in Cannonsburg, Michigan.
Catherine Gagnon