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Education:
- J.D., University of Wisconsin – Madison 2003
- B.A., with honors, St. Norbert College 2000
Admissions:
- Wisconsin
Katie is an attorney specializing in complex business transactional matters, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), commercial real estate and leasing, corporate contracts and transactions, and tax-exempt entities. She also has franchise experience on both franchisor and franchisee side and enjoys helping families put together basic estate plans and powers of attorney to ensure their affairs are in order and peace of mind is achieved.
In her M&A practice, Katie represents both buyers and sellers, guiding them through all stages of the transaction process. She provides counsel on letters of intent, confidentiality agreements (CDAs/NDAs), due diligence, definitive purchase agreements (both stock and asset transactions), purchase price allocations, and indemnification structures such as baskets and caps. She also effectively addresses the complexities of family dynamics in business transitions.
Katie takes pride in taking a practical and comprehensive approach to problem-solving and crafting solutions to her client’s needs.
Katie enjoys spending time with her kids, traveling West to warmer weather, golf and hiking, and good wine.Service Area Subspecialties
- Business and Corporate
- Commercial Real Estate
- Securities
- Contracts
- Tax-Exempt Entities and Non-Profits
- Franchises