Kate counsels entrepreneurs on corporate legal and business issues. She assists with matters such as entity formation, equity allocation, operating agreements, terms of use and privacy policies, commercial leases, term sheets, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
Kate works with clients in a wide variety of industries, with a particular focus in the agribusiness sector. She grew up on a farm in Wisconsin and spent several years working in the industry prior to becoming an attorney. Before joining Michael Best, Kate worked for Dow AgroSciences, an agricultural seed and chemical producer and seller. Earlier, Kate interned with farm equipment manufacturer Case IH. Currently, Kate and her husband run a small business providing technical and business services to farmers across Southern Wisconsin. Her industry experience gives her valuable insight into the business and legal challenges her clients face and the practical solutions they need.