Katie has spent her professional life devoted to helping those in need, often when facing uncertain times because of family turmoil. Prior to joining Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese P.C., Katie was the in house counsel for a local youth services agency in Des Moines. Her passion for assisting those in need, especially children and families, makes Katie’s empathy a key ingredient of her representation. Katie’s empathy and strong work ethic make her and her clients achieve favorable results. She practices primarily in the areas of divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, juvenile law, and litigation.