culture | January 10, 2026

Kate A. Shaw Bio, Wikipedia, Age, Chris Hayes, Birthday, Wedding, Podcast, and Net Worth

Kate A. Shaw Biography

Kate A. Shaw is a professor of law at the Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, a Supreme Court contributor for ABC News, and co-host of the podcast Strict Scrutiny.

10 Quick Facts About Kate A. Shaw

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  • Name: Kate A. Shaw
  • Age: 62 years
  • Birthday: Not Known
  • Zodiac Sign: Not Known
  • Height: 5 feet 7 inches
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Professor of Law
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: Not Known
  • Net worth: $2 million

Kate A. Shaw Age

Kate is 62 years old as of 2023, she was born on January 1961, in the United States, Her birth sign is Capricorn.

Kate A. Shaw Height

Kate stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches.

Kate A. Shaw Weight

Kate has moderate weight.

Education

Kate graduated magna cum laude from Brown University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts where she majored in religious studies and gender studies.

She then graduated first in her class from the Northwestern University School of Law in 2006 where she earned her Juris Doctor magna cum laude and Order of the Coif, was Editor-in-Chief of the Northwestern University Law Review, and won the John Paul Stevens Award while there.

Rise to Fame

Kate rose to the limelight for her versatile knowledge and skills in law and for working at the White House Counsel’s Office during the Obama administration.

Kate A. Shaw Family

Kate was born in the United States to her parents. Her father’s name is Andy Shaw. However, our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. This, the identity of Kate’s mother still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Kate A. Shaw Husband

Kate is married to her lovely husband Chris Hayes. The couple tied the knot in 2007. Chris is a reporter at MSNBC and the couple met when they were both undergraduates at Brown University

Kate A. Shaw Children

Kate and Chris have been blessed with three children: Ryan Elizabeth Shaw-Hayes and David Emanuel Shaw-Hayes.

Kate A. Shaw Net Worth

Kate has an estimated net worth of $2 million. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Professor of Law. Through her various sources of income, Kate has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Kate A. Shaw Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Kate A. Shaw

Kate A. Shaw Wiki

  • Full Name: Kate A. Shaw
  • Popular As: Kate A. Shaw
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Professor of Law
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: Caucasian
  • Religion: Christan
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Kate A. Shaw Birthday

  • Age: 62 years
  • Zodiac Sign: Not Known
  • Date of Birth: 1961
  • Place of Birth: United States
  • Birthday: Not Known

Kate A. Shaw Body Measurements

  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Hair Color: Dark Brown
  • Shoe Size: Not Known

Kate A. Shaw Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Andy Shaw
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Dating / Husband: Christ Hayes
  • Children: Ryan Elizabeth Shaw-Hayes and David Emanuel Shaw-Hayes.

Kate A. Shaw Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $2 million
  • Salary: Not Known
  • Source of Income: Her career as a Professor of Law

Career

Kate began her career right after graduating in 2006. She clerked for Judge Richard A. Posner in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and then for U.S. Supreme Court to Justice John Paul Stevens. From 2009 to 2011, Shaw worked at the White House Counsel’s Office during the Obama Administration.

She has worked for ABC News as an analyst of the Supreme Court since 2015. Her legal and political commentary has also appeared in publications including the New York Times, The Atlantic, and the Washington Post.

Awards and Accomplishments

Kate is undoubtedly a fine professor of law as outlined by the following:

  • Shaw was assisted by the Australian Council in obtaining a residency at New York’s Point B Worklodge
  • Shaw was honored in the ABC TV documentary ‘Conquest of Space’ and the ‘Spectrum’ Index Book in Barcelona on August 17, 2016.
  • Her work has appeared in law journals such as Cornell Law Review, Columbia Law Review, Michigan Law Review, Georgetown Law Journal, Texas Law Review, and Northwestern University Law Review.

Final Thoughts

Kate is a brilliant professor of law who believes in the power of law to solve problems and improve the world. She is passionate about using her research to make a difference in the lives of others. She is an inspiration to us all. She is someone that we can all learn from and be inspired by. She is a true star and a shining example of what can be achieved when you follow your dreams.

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