Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch

Bar / Professional Activity

• Casa Marianella, Board Member
• Austin Bar Association; 2015 Leadership Academy Member
• Austin Young Lawyers Association
• National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild
• Austin Bar Association Solo & Small Firm Section – Board Member 2011-present
• American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Travis County Women Lawyers Association – Board Member 2013-present

Pro bono / Community Service

• Hilde Girls
• City of Austin Commissioner on Immigrant Affairs, 2019
• Board Chair, VECINA, a non profit mentoring organization., 2020
• Pro Bono liaison for the Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico Chapter

Educational Background

• The University of Texas, Austin, TX Bachelor of Science, with honors, December 2004 

Honors

• The award recipients, who are nominated by their peers, show their merit in their work, their volunteer activities and the atmosphere they create in the workplace. The criteria for consideration are that the person practice law in Travis County and serve the local community in some fashion. , Contribution to Minority Community, Travis County Women Lawyers Association, 2010
• he award recipients, who are nominated by their peers, show their merit in their work, their volunteer activities and the atmosphere they create in the workplace. The criteria for consideration are that the person practice law in Travis County and serve the local community in some fashion. , Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, Travis County Women Lawyers Association, 2017
• Since 1998, the Young Women’s Alliance and the Young Men’s Business League have partnered annually to host the Austin Under 40 Awards—a black-tie gala honoring and celebrating Austin’s emerging professionals and their mentors who are making an impact in our community. These individuals are recognized in 16 categories, including Austinite of the Year., Finalist, Legal Category, Austin Under 40 Awards, 2019
• This award recognizes Austin lawyers who are leaders in pro bono work.  , Excellence in Pro Bono Award, Austin Bar Association, 2018
• This award recognizes community leaders who have made an impact.  , Leadership in Advocacy Award, Grassroots Leadership, 2018
• TLF's Excellence in Public Interest Awards annually recognizes members of the community for their dedication, commitment, and outstanding contributions to the field of public interest law., Excellence in Public Interest Award, University of Texas School of Law, 2019
• The ChangeMaker of the Year is a person who has achieved extraordinary business success and strengthened a deep rooted passion for community. ChangeMakers pave the way for the future by driving innovation, changing the status quo, and bringing our community closer together., Changemaker Award, Austin Young Chamber, 2019
• The David H. Walter Community Excellence Award is presented at the annual Austin Bar Foundation Gala to an Austin Bar member who has recently made a significant impact in the community and, at the same time, raised the profile of the profession., David H. Walter Community Excellence Award, Austin Bar Foundation, 2020

“Kate is the very best immigration lawyer in town. She is also passionate about community. Definitely a super lawyer!”

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“Excellent advocate for immigrants and a great person”

“Kate is quickly becoming one of the most distinguished and respected immigration experts in Central Texas. Between her efforts at Karnes Family Detention Center, and her other advocacy work, our community is better because of Kate.”

“The best family immigration attorney in Austin, and maybe the entire state. She's lovely, knowledgable and really truly cares about all of her clients and community.”

“This lawyer is always soaring in community outreach and giving back!”

“Kate is amazing. I observed her in action at the Karnes Detention Center - helping women who were seeking asylum. She is passionate about her work and inspiring to all. She is a fierce advocate - with a great deal of compassion for clients.”

“Kate is one of the best up and coming immigration attorneys in Austin. She is an amazing advocate for the entire immigrant community and can usually be found supporting immigrant causes in her free time. Kate exudes warmth, compassion, and a tireless energy in her work for her clients.”