Overview
Katie’s extensive experience and calm demeanor allow her to navigate the most difficult transactions, always with her clients’ goals in mind. Katie focuses her practice on mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and general corporate work.
In her M&A practice, Katie represents both buyers and sellers who are considering or engaging in the process of transitioning their company. She advises clients with respect to letters of intent, CDAs/NDAs, due diligence, definitive purchase agreements (stock or asset transactions), purchase price allocations, warranties and representations, indemnification (baskets, caps, etc.) and other challenging topics, including family dynamics.
Beyond M&A, Katie serves as a trusted adviser to her clients. She provides sophisticated yet understandable advice in all areas of real estate and business law, including contracts, financing, franchising, leasing, easements, and all commercial real estate matters. Finally, Katie also a passion for working with charitable organizations. Katie is able to simplify the process of working with the Internal Revenue Service and the state, helping organizations obtain the desirable 501(c)(3) status in order to serve the greater community.
Experience
Resources & Insights
Published Works
- Common FLSA Mistakes and Misconceptions About Overtime PayCommon FLSA Mistakes and Misconceptions About Overtime Pay
Debra Mastrian's article in the Sept./Oct. 2024 issue of Hoosier Banker provides an overview of the common mistakes employers make and misconceptions about how overtime laws apply to nonexempt employees in Indiana, as well as practical guidance for avoiding these mistakes.
- Keith Mundrick Discusses Eli Lilly's $5.3 Billion Investment in Indiana on the BBC's World Business ReportKeith Mundrick Discusses Eli Lilly's $5.3 Billion Investment in Indiana on the BBC's World Business Report
Keith Mundrick is on the BBC's World Business Report to discuss Eli Lilly's $5.3 billion investment in a manufacturing plant in Lebanon, Indiana.
- Several Amundsen Davis Service Groups Named in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®Several Amundsen Davis Service Groups Named in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Several of Amundsen Davis's service groups have been ranked for 2025 in the 15th Edition of Best Law Firms®.
- Partners Michael Schlechtweg and Margaret Firnstein Gebhardt Receive Outstanding Defense Verdict AwardPartners Michael Schlechtweg and Margaret Firnstein Gebhardt Receive Outstanding Defense Verdict Award
Congratulations to Amundsen Davis partners Michael Schlechtweg and Margaret Firnstein Gebhardt, who were honored with the Outstanding Defense Verdict Award by the Jury Verdict Reporter.
Education
University of Wisconsin – Madison, J.D.
St. Norbert College, B.A., with honors
Admissions
- Wisconsin