Although she is a native of Washington State, she has loved living in Montana for the past 17 years. Cathy earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies from the University of Great Falls (Summa Cum Laude) in 2012. Before she decided to pursue a paralegal degree, she worked for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services in both the Aging and Adult Services Department and the Division of Developmental Disabilities - Criminal History Divisions, where she worked her way up to Program Manager. She also worked in the banking industry, until finding her passion in the legal field. She loves working with the Odegaard Braukmann Law helping clients receive the legal help they need.