Kate advises employers on day-to-day employment matters and conducts workplace investigations. She brings a business-oriented perspective to the challenges human resources teams and businesses face when navigating complex workplace matters, informed by her experience working within organizations as well as in private practice. She practices from Stevens Point, Wisconsin as a member of our virtual office, The Link.
Kate began her career in private practice before moving in-house in 2018 to work more closely with businesses and address employment issues proactively. In senior in-house legal and compliance counsel roles, she supported organizations across the healthcare, insurance, professional services, and technology/SaaS industries, gaining firsthand insight into business operations, competing priorities, and the practical implications of legal advice. Her experience spans complex workplace investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, code of conduct violations, employee fraud, and other alleged misconduct; end-to-end management of employment litigation; and advising on workplace policies and compliance. She has also regularly counseled employers on leave issues, wage and hour matters, workplace accommodations, union organizing and other National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) concerns, employee discipline and terminations, and reductions in force, and trained leaders on employment and labor law requirements.
At Husch Blackwell, Kate draws on her in-house experience and work managing outside counsel to anticipate clients’ needs and deliver advice that balances legal requirements with business objectives. She takes a collaborative, straightforward approach, communicating clearly and focusing on what clients need to move forward.
In addition to her client work, Kate shares her knowledge of employment law and workplace investigations through published articles and speaking engagements, including presentations for the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Wisconsin chapter (ACC-WI).