Kate graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2008 with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology and Sociology. She was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Tasmania in 2009 and to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2010. Since then, Kate has practised exclusively in family law in both Perth and Hobart.

Kate joined Wallace Wilkinson & Webster in April 2021 and became a Partner on 1 July 2024. She has experience across all areas of family law, including parenting and financial matters, and regularly appears in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Kate has acted as an Independent Children’s Lawyer since 2015 where she has represented many children in parenting proceedings.

Kate is committed to achieving early and amicable resolutions and places a strong emphasis on mediation and negotiated outcomes. Where court proceedings are required, she has extensive experience in preparing matters, appearing in court, and briefing Counsel.

Alongside her private practice, Kate undertakes volunteer legal work in the community. She is a member of the Law Society of Tasmania and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia.