My practice is devoted to assisting families and individual family members. My priority is to guide clients through the trauma of family law matters and when possible de-escalate the variety of issues involved in any divorce or custody matter. When the other party, however, is not willing to resolve matters reasonably, no one will advocate more.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2003 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Attorneys Rising Star | Los Angeles Magazine | 2014 |
Rising Star | Southern California Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Top Women Attorneys | Los Angeles Magazine | 2013 |
Rising Star | Southern California Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Top Women Attorneys | Los Angeles Magazine | 2012 |
Rising Star | Southern California Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Rising Star | Southern California Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Rising Star | Southern California Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Rising Star | Southern California Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Winner | William M. Byrne, Sr. Trial Advocacy Competition | 2003 |
Dean's Honor List | 1996 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney/Owner | The Gillespie Law Firm | 2010 - Present |
Attorney | Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman | 2007 - 2011 |
Associate | Yukevich, Calfo & Cavanaugh | 2005 - 2007 |
Associate | Murchison & Cumming, LLP Lawyers | 2003 - 2005 |
Legal Intern | Murchison & Cumming | 2002 - 2003 |
Law Clerk | Harriett Buhai Law Center | 2001 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Women's Lawyers Association of Los Angeles | Member | 2011 - Present |
Santa Monica Bar Association, Family Law Section | Attorney Member | 2011 - Present |
Beverly Hills Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2011 - Present |
Admisision to U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin | 2008 - Present | |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Attorney Member | 2007 - Present |
Admission to U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California | 2005 - Present | |
Admission to California | 2003 - Present | |
Admission to U.S. District Court, Central District of California | 2003 - Present | |
Admission to U.S. District Court, Southern District of California | 2003 - Present | |
State Bar of California | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Byrne Trial Advocacy Competition Team | Member | 2001 - 2002 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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BNA's Toxics Law Reporter Vol. 25, No. 20 | "BNA Insights: Acquiring Immunity to the Learned Intermediary Defense," | 2010 |
Advocate | "Outsmarting The 'Learned-Intermediary Doctrine' Defense | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
University of Oregon | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1997 |
Punahou | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Legal Council Webinar | Family Law Financial Management | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Knipe v.SmithKline Beecham, 583 F.Supp.2d 553 (E.D.Pa 2008) | |
Knipe v. SmithKline Beecham, 583 F.Supp.2d 602 (E.D.Pa. 2008) | |
Cunningham v. SmithKline Beecham, 255 F.R.D. 474 (N.D.Ind. 2009) | |
Forst v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., __F.Supp.2d __, 2009 WL 650562 (E.D.Wis. 2009) |
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Kerry Wallis, Family Attorney on Feb 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kate is professional and practical. I worked with one of her clients, and he had nothing but great things to say about her. I agree-- I trust her with my clients.
Jason Insalaco, Family Attorney on Apr 23, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse Kate. She is considered the best family law attorney on the Westside of Los Angeles.
Kelly Tufts, Family Attorney on Sep 18, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
In working on cases with Kate as opposing counsel, it was clear that she was always prepared for our meeting/court/settlement negotiations, she presented argument on behalf of her clients in a polite manner without losing her ability to command respect. I endorse Kate without hesitation.
Jason Insalaco, Family Attorney on Apr 23, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse Kate. She is considered the best family law attorney on the Westside of Los Angeles.
Kerry Wallis, Family Attorney on Feb 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kate is professional and practical. I worked with one of her clients, and he had nothing but great things to say about her. I agree-- I trust her with my clients.
Lenore Riegel, Unknown Attorney on Aug 22, 2012
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