Kathleen is uniquely qualified to serve as a Broward County Judge.  First, Kathleen very naturally demonstrates the “judicial temperament”  necessary to be a successful Broward County Judge.  She is a patient and engaged listener.  She has a natural ability and desire to interact with others in a meaningful way.  Kathleen is also supportive and kind.   Second, Kathleen is very intelligent, and knows the law well.  Kathleen  is a zealous advocate, and is well respected throughout the Broward County Courthouse.   In fact, Kathleen has been repeated appointed by Circuit Court Judges throughout the state to serve as an attorney/guardian ad litem to protect the rights of unrepresented litigants in ongoing litigation.  She has also been trusted to serve as a Hearing Officer for the St. Petersburg Housing Authority, a role that she has been active in for the past 3 1/2 years.   

Kathleen has always been one to rise to a chellenge.  Kathleen started at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center (“NSU”) in Davie in 1996. With a Goodwin Fellowship in one hand, she navigated the halls of NSU while 6 months pregnant. Three years later not only did she handle this challenge with grace, but she graduated from NSU in 1999, Magna Cum Laude, with a Book Award, and with the honor of having been a contributing author and senior member of the Journal of International and Comparative Law.

Kathleen was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1999. After a brief stint as in-house counsel for NCCI, a national statistical rating agency, she became a trial and appellate attorney. For the past 25 years she has had the privilege of serving as a Managing Attorney and/or Partner for state and national law firms. In these roles she has demonstrated her extensive legal knowledge, and leadership acumen.

Today Kathleen appears before the distinguished Judges of Broward County daily, and together we ask for your support in her effort to join them on the bench.