Kate is a trusted advisor in the firm’s Intellectual Property and Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice groups. Known for her collaborative approach and strategic mindset, Kate works closely with in‑house legal and business teams to advance strategic objectives while navigating complex privacy, cybersecurity, and AI‑related compliance requirements. She helps clients transform regulatory challenges into opportunities for growth by aligning legal obligations with broader business strategy.
A designated Privacy Law Specialist and Fellow of Information Privacy, Kate also holds CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, and AI Governance Professional credentials through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)*.
Kate counsels clients on data privacy compliance, data strategy. technology contracting, and artificial intelligence matters, including in M&A transactions. She develops and helps operationalize privacy and AI governance programs aligned with local, state, federal, and international laws—including the GDPR, CCPA, and other U.S. state privacy laws. Her experience spans industries such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail. She also advises clients on IoT and other emerging technology product launches, e‑commerce, vendor management.
In addition, Kate has extensive experience with drafting and negotiating technology contracts, including software licensing, SaaS, PaaS, technology and cloud services, software and intellectual property development agreements, master services agreements, for a variety of clients from start ups to multinational companies on both the vendor and customer sides. She also supports corporate transactions, handling technology, data and privacy diligence for mergers, acquisitions, venture financings, and related agreements such as for transition services.
Recognizing that compliance expectations are continually shifting, Kate partners with clients to ensure their privacy and security programs not only meet legal requirements but also support long‑term business success. Her practical, business‑focused counsel enables her clients to treat data as a strategic asset rather than a liability.
At NGE, Kate is a member of the AI Working Group and Women’s Network Leadership Committee. Committed to advancing women and girls in technology, Kate has served as a Board Member of the Wisconsin Southeast Region of Women in Technology (WIT) and co-chaired WIT Girls to inspire young women to pursue careers in tech.
*The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and this certification or designation is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois
