Overview

Kate advises issuers and underwriters on a wide range of U.S. capital markets transactions, including initial and follow-on public offerings, private placements and convertible and investment-grade debt issuances. She also advises public companies and boards on corporate governance, Securities Act and Exchange Act disclosure and compliance matters, NYSE and Nasdaq listing requirements and capital raising, investment and other strategic transactions. Kate has particular experience advising issuers and underwriters on corporate and securities transactions involving REITs across asset classes, including mortgage, office, industrial and retail.

Experience

  • Representation of leading national and international investment banking firms in initial and follow-on public offerings for REITs.
  • Representation of public companies with respect to securities law compliance, disclosure and reporting obligations.
  • Representation of public companies regarding corporate governance and other general corporate law matters.

Accolades

Honors & Recognitions

  • Recommended for Capital Markets: Equity Offerings (2025), Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt Offerings (2025) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (2024-2025), Legal 500 United States
  • Recognized as a Leader in REITs, USA-Nationwide, Chambers USA, 2024-2025

  • Selected as a Rising Star for Securities & Corporate Finance, The Washington Post Magazine and Virginia & West Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine, 2023

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Education

JD, University of Virginia School of Law, 2013

BA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2010

Admissions

Virginia

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