Kate E. Gillespie

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements

Founder and proprietor of The Gillespie Law Firm located in Los Angeles, California, Attorney Kate E. Gillespie boasts a strong reputation and over 19 years of legal expertise. Specializing exclusively in matters pertaining to Family Law, her firm serves a diverse clientele spanning the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area and Southern California as a whole. Ms. Gillespie is deeply committed to striking a harmonious balance between the rights and welfare of her clients, advocating ardently on their behalf.

For families navigating the complexities of legal separation, divorce, or parental concerns, Ms. Gillespie extends personalized and empathetic guidance, fostering an environment of collaboration between all involved parties. Her primary goal is to help clients achieve the most favorable outcomes for their unique circumstances.

A University of Oregon alumna, class of 1997, Ms. Gillespie graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Business Administration. She continued her education at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, culminating in a Juris Doctor degree with honors in 2003. The State Bar of California granted her admission to practice law in the same year.

Dedicated to her legal profession, Ms. Gillespie maintains active membership in numerous local, state, and national associations. Notable affiliations include the Santa Monica Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles.

Beyond her legal pursuits, Ms. Gillespie is fervently dedicated to giving back to her community. She consistently volunteers her time and expertise to organizations such as the Loyola Law School Center for Conflict Resolution, the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, and the Children’s Law Center of California.