Kate was born and raised on a dairy farm in the Goulburn Valley and returned to the area after completing her University qualifications in Melbourne.

Kate is a lawyer primarily working in our family law and criminal law departments. Kate also acts for local Councils and Authorities prosecuting breaches of relevant legislation. Her strengths include being able to build strong and trusting relationships with her clients. In addition to studying law, Kate also completed a Bachelor of Psychology, and she is able to tailor her approach to the specific needs of her clients.

 Career History:

• 2018 - present - Dawes & Vary Riordan (Australian Legal Practitioner)
• Jan 2018 - Nov 2018 - Dawes & Vary Riordan (Graduate Trainee Lawyer)
• 2016 - Intern at Victoria Legal Aid (through La Trobe University)

Professional Qualifications & Admissions:

• 2019 - Entered in the Register of Practitioners kept by the High Court of Australia
• 2018 - Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria
• 2018 - Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - The College of Law
• 2017 - Bachelor of Laws - La Trobe University
• 2017 - Bachelor of Psychology - La Trobe University

Recent works highlights include:

• Acting for clients in property and/or children's matters
• Acting for grandparents in complex children's matters
• Prosecution advocate for a range of local government legislative matters