Kate Mead
About Kate Mead
Kate Mead is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Kate Mead is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Seattle, Washington
- Intellectual Property Law
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Lee & Hayes PC
Education: University of Washington, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Seattle, WA
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