Kate provides financial services clients with advice that pertains to every stage of the business life cycle – from formation to enforcement. She provides strategic licensing and regulatory guidance to emerging companies and private investors to identify and secure the regulatory approvals necessary to achieve operational goals. She has extensive experience advising state-licensed companies and private equity investors on regulatory considerations related to mergers and acquisitions. Kate also advises banks, consumer and commercial lenders, and fintech companies on state and federal compliance requirements.