Office Manager & Legal Assistant
With more than 25 years of professional experience, Kate Somen brings exceptional organizational, administrative, and leadership skills to her role as Office Manager and Legal Assistant at Somen Wilke Law LLC. A key contributor to the launch and development of the firm, Kate helped establish its internal systems, operations, and culture of professionalism and client care.
For over 11 years, Kate served as Office Manager and Legal Assistant at Somen Law Firm, LLC, where she managed all aspects of office administration and provided comprehensive legal support to Attorney Somen across multiple practice areas. She was instrumental in coordinating client communications, preparing legal documents, and maintaining efficient case and file management systems.
Most recently, Kate worked at Zanck, Coen, Wright & Saladin, P.C. as a Legal Real Estate Assistant, where she supported the firm's real estate practice with document preparation, title work, and transactional coordination.
Kate holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management from St. Norbert College, and her diverse background spans the non-profit, corporate, and government sectors. Earlier in her career, she also served as Event Planner at PJH & Associates, managing high-profile fundraising and corporate events from planning through execution.
At Somen Wilke Law LLC, Kate is the operational foundation of the firm—overseeing daily office functions, supporting the attorneys, and ensuring that clients experience the highest level of professionalism, efficiency, and care. She shares the firm's mission of delivering high-quality, ethical, and client-centered legal services to individuals and businesses throughout the region.
