KATE'S BACKGROUND

For more than a decade, Kate has successfully litigated family law, high-asset divorces, divorces and specializes in making sure that her clients feel informed, supported, and confident in every step of the process.

• J.D., UCLA, Los Angeles School of Law

• B.S., highest honors, UCLA, Los Angeles

• Law Clerk, The Honorable Brad H. Jones, U.S. District Court

• State Bar of California

Kate believes that many people endure the litigation process simply because no better option is made available to them. She is convinced that given the choice between a potentially long, destructive court battle and a private, people-centered opportunity to control their own future, most people will choose the latter. Kate offers a range of dispute resolution options, including mediation, negotiation, Collaborative practice, and litigation, so you can resolve your legal matter in the way that is best for your unique family.

Kate will listen to what you need, want, and expect out of your process and help you find the right approach to navigating your family law matter. When you are in emotional turmoil, facing some of the most difficult decisions of your life, Kate keeps you focused on your goals and the most effective ways to achieve them. She helps you emerge from your family dispute whole, equipped to enter the next chapter of your life with confidence and hope.

While helping clients avoid the conflict and disruption of litigation is Kate’s main goal, she is a formidable courtroom advocate. Her litigation experience helps her anticipate challenges, protect her clients’ interests, and prepare strong cases for hearings and trials.