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Katie Gallagher

Partner She / Her / Hers
Portland

Katie Gallagher is the Managing Partner of the firm's Portland office. She counsels clients on a wide variety of business matters—including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, commercial contracts, and corporate financings. Through her experience working on deals ranging from straightforward to complex, she understands the importance of tailoring legal solutions to each client’s particular business goals. 

Katie also advises clients with regulatory and compliance matters, helping resolve issues with early childhood education regulatory agencies across the United States. Katie provides guidance on federal, state, and local funding systems and government contracting in the early childhood industry. She also advises on risk management—including insurance and related matters, health and safety, and operational best practices.

Experience 

Representative Matters

  • KinderCare Education Co-Counsel in Acquisition of Rainbow Child Care Centers (150 locations)
  • KinderCare Education Acquisitions of Early Education Centers Across the United States
  • KinderCare Acquisition of Crème de la Crème Child Care Centers (47 locations in 14 states)

Professional Highlights

Professional Activities

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Fellow, 2022

Board Memberships & Community Service

Metropolitan Family Service, Chair, 2019-2021; Board Member, 2014-2022

Start Making a Reader Today, Volunteer, 2007-2024

Richmond Elementary Parent Teacher Association, Treasurer, 2017-2020 

Credentials 

Education

Willamette University College of Law (J.D. 2003)

University of Oregon (B.A. 2000)
Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

Oregon