Background
Masto, Catherine Marie Cortez was born on March 29, 1964 in Nevada, United States. Daughter of Manny and Joanna Cortez.
County official state attorney general
Masto, Catherine Marie Cortez was born on March 29, 1964 in Nevada, United States. Daughter of Manny and Joanna Cortez.
Bachelor of Science in Finance, University Nevada, Reno, 1986. Juris Doctor cum laude, Gonzaga University School Law, Spokane, Washington, 1990.
Law clerk to judge Michael J. Wendell 8th Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada, 1990—1991. Associate Raleigh, Hunt & McGarry, PC, Las Vegas, 1991—1995. Legislation assistant governor Bob Miller State of Nevada, Carson City, 1995—1998, chief of staff to governor Miller, 1998—2000.
Assistant United States attorney United States Department Justice, Washington, 2000—2002. Assistant county manager Clark County, 2002—2006. Attorney general State of Nevada, Carson City, since 2007.
Member Southern Nevada Domestic Violence Court Task Force, Supreme Court Nevada Court Funding Commission.
Married Paul E. Masto.