Katherine Kendrick
Member Spotlight
January/February 2026
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Katherine Kendrick is a family law attorney for Divorce Matters, where she provides compassionate counsel and practical solutions in divorce and custody matters. She is passionate about helping others find the version of family that works best for them.
Hometown: Claremont, California
Law School: Lewis and Clark Law School
Lives in: Parker
Works at: Divorce Matters
Practice Areas: Family law (divorce, custody, guardianship, adoption)
Pronouns: She/her
What do you like most about your practice area?
I love that family law is about people—real families navigating real challenges. Every case is different, and every family looks a little different, which I think is important to recognize and celebrate. When children are involved, I especially value working toward outcomes that support their well-being.
What advice would you give a new lawyer?
Don’t be afraid to change direction. Your first job doesn’t have to define your entire career—it’s okay to explore and find the area of law that truly aligns with your values and strengths.
What motivates you to work hard?
Knowing that what I do truly matters to my clients. For many people, a divorce or custody dispute is one of the hardest experiences they will ever go through. Seeing clients come out stronger on the other side reminds me why I do this work.
What do you think is the most essential professional skill?
Empathy. You can know every statute and case by heart, but if you can’t connect with your clients and understand their fears, you’ll miss what really matters. Empathy allows you to communicate, negotiate, and advocate more effectively.
What do you think is the most essential life skill?
Learning to love reading. Reading opens you up to new experiences and perspectives, helps you understand other people, and lets you explore ideas and places you might never encounter otherwise. It also gives you a healthy escape—a way to recharge and reset when life feels stressful or overwhelming.
Book you are currently reading:
It’s hard for me to read just one book at a time. Right now, I’m reading On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service and Over the Edge: Death in the Grand Canyon (inspired by a trip there this summer).
On your desk right now:
My coffee cup with a tiger on it (because nothing happens before coffee); a blown-glass paperweight that looks like the universe; my headphones (listening to music helps me focus); and too many papers.
What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person?
Ireland. My husband and I went there on our honeymoon in the springtime, so we experienced a bit of everything—gray, misty days and bright, sunny ones. The castles and ancient ruins scattered across the countryside only added to its beauty.
Something people would be surprised to learn about you:
People are often surprised to learn that I’ve won several blue ribbons for baking at the Minnesota State Fair and local Colorado county fairs. Baking has always been one of my favorite creative outlets.
Who is your greatest inspiration or influence, and why?
My parents. My mom, a dean of students, taught me how to work with people and focus on what truly matters, while my dad, a college math professor, gave me my sense of humor and belief in having fun in life and marriage. Both were deeply involved in our community as I grew up, and their example instilled in me the importance of service, balance, and kindness.
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