About Kathy

I am gratified when my clients use the words “professional” and “compassionate” to describe my work. It means I am serving them well.

As a collaborative family law attorney and mediator, I generally see clients during painful, difficult times. I make a point to listen, ask questions, and let them know that their voice – their needs, goals and desires – are being heard. I help them look for solutions that are fair, minimize conflict and support their desire to maintain a cooperative and respectful relationship with their spouse or ex-spouse.

My professional development includes over 200 hours of specialized training in the collaborative and mediation processes. I have taught seminars and published articles regarding both options. I am a member of the Wisconsin Association of Mediators and the Association of Conflict Resolution as well as being Past President of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, Inc. and a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

I am energized by doing work that makes a positive difference in the quality of my clients’ lives and their ability to successfully move through a difficult transition.

In addition to being a graduate of UW-Madison, and a life-long Wisconsinite, I have experienced divorce first-hand and have three adult children. My passions – in addition to my work and my children – include any type of outdoor physical activity, art and travel. In 2006 I completed my first triathlon.

What Kathy's clients are saying:

"Thank you for the professional way you handled my divorce. Throughout the process you were efficient, responsive and friendly. It was a pleasure to work with you at a difficult time for me."

"From our first meeting, I trusted you and had confidence in you, but now that I have actually seen you in action, I am even more impressed with your obvious competence, composure, compassion and class. If I have to go through this God-awful process, I am so thankful I have you to go through it with."

"I'll never forget your professional and compassionate style."

"I am very pleased with the work you have done for me. You really understand the collaborative process and I would highly recommend you to anyone interested in collaborative divorce."