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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Vol. 48, No. 11 [Page 96]

Colorado Lawyer

December, 2019

Rachel Catt

Rachel Catt is president of the Colorado LGBT Bar Association and serves on the board of the Colorado Women's Bar Association.

Why did you become a lawyer?

I began law school with the desire to fight discrimination against the LGBT community, women, people of color, and other marginalized communities. After law school I moved to San Francisco to start my legal career, and quickly learned there were many highly qualified young attorneys vying for public interest positions. I channeled my passion to family law, where I knew I would still be able to make a difference. I've truly enjoyed practicing family law for nearly two decades and have happily found I'm able to serve marginalized communities through pro bono efforts.

What do you like best about your practice area?

There's no lack of human interest in family law. Every family, every client, every fact pattern is different. I like guiding clients through one of the most challenging times of their life. Family law matters are stressful enough. Tactics can be employed to allow the matters to be addressed fairly while minimizing negative repercussions. I take the time to understand the client motivations, which drives resolution without having client cases jeopardized. When I first meet clients, they are usually shaky, teary, and worried. However, by the time we finish our work, their spines are straight again and they're often able to establish and maintain meaningful family relationships.

What's on your desk right now?

My desk right now has a range of cases and projects that span from high-conflict divorces to PC/ DM matters and prenup agreements. One of the tremendous benefits of having practiced family law for so long is that I'm able to meet the needs of clients across many different points in their lives.

What is one of the most positive experiences you've had as a lawyer?

In my role as president of the Colorado LGBT Bar Association, witnessing Governor Polis sign the conversion therapy ban and Jude's Law was extremely rewarding. In my role as a domestic relations attorney, the...

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