About Kate

Kate’s practice focuses on legal, regulatory and governmental aspects of education, providing advice and guidance to education providers (including K12, colleges/universities and workforce training), edtech companies, edtech investors and organizations that operate in the education space. Kate served in house for almost 15 years before joining Cooley in 2015, giving her a unique perspective and a blend of experience that allows her to provide practical advice rooted in the realities of everyday business operations.

Passions

Travel
Reading
Rescue dogs
Mentoring law students and young lawyers
Building community
Advocating for civil rights

Improving access to education globally is the key to a better, more peaceful world. I love to build relationships with clients and community members that advocate and build the tools that make that happen.

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Experience

Admissions and credentials

  • California
  • Arizona

Memberships and affiliations

  • National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA)
  • Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU)
  • California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS)
  • Lawyers Club of San Diego
  • San Diego County Bar Association
  • California Lawyers Association
  • San Diego Unity Bar
  • International Planned Parenthood Federation, Board of Trustees
  • American Civil Liberties Union
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • Lambda Legal

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