Dentons' public policy advocacy experience is extensive and multifaceted. Our government solutions team combines the power of the world's largest global law firm with the expertise of a local advocacy and government affairs group. Our approach includes direct legislative and regulatory advocacy, policy issues monitoring, partnership development, government investigations and inquiries, and grassroots organizing. We also provide strategic advice, prepare advocacy materials, and arrange meetings with key decision-makers. Our advocacy work spans a range of local government concerns, including property tax funding mechanisms and the preservation of home rule authority.

0-5 years

Prior work at the State of Indiana and City of Indianapolis

For nearly 20 years, Kate has worked in government affairs in roles with government agencies, professional organizations and non-profits. While in these roles, she has developed strong relationships with both elected officials and industry stakeholders by thinking strategically about the policies, issues and operations that are most likely to deliver successful outcomes. Kate's communications background assists her in ensuring that issues are effectively communicated when advocating on behalf of her clients.

Kate most recently served as Legislative Director for the Indiana Department of Child Services, where she developed the agency's legislative strategy and engaged with legislators throughout the year to pursue policy initiatives. Kate also spent eight years at the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis as Director of Government Affairs, advocating to elected and appointed officials regarding key issues on behalf of the members of the organization. Additionally, Kate previously served as Government Affairs Director for an education non-profit that focused on legislative matters at the Indiana statehouse and as the legislative liaison and communications officer for a department of the City of Indianapolis.