Today we’d like to introduce you to Kate Lincoln Goldfinch.
Hi Kate, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today. You can include as little or as much detail as you’d like.
Answer here:
I’m an Austin native, and my path really started with a desire to help people who felt overwhelmed by systems they didn’t understand or couldn’t access. I went to UT for undergrad and law school, and early in my career I found my way into immigration law – what I thought would be one area of practice ended up becoming a calling.
Over the last nearly 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside immigrants and families navigating incredibly high-stakes situations. That work led me to start my own firm, Lincoln-Goldfinch Law, and later co-found VECINA, a nonprofit that connects volunteer attorneys with asylum seekers.
Along the way, I also launched El Bus Sin Fronteras, a mobile justice project that brings legal education and resources directly into communities across Texas. That idea came from seeing how many people simply couldn’t access reliable information or support – and realizing we needed to meet people where they are, not expect them to come to us.
What’s kept me going – and growing – is the people. Every client, every story, every challenge has shaped how I approach the work. It’s never just been about legal services for me – it’s about helping people find stability, dignity, and a sense of possibility.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. One of the biggest challenges is that the landscape we operate in is constantly changing… especially politically. Those shifts don’t just affect policies; they affect real people’s lives, their sense of safety, and their willingness to seek help.
That has a ripple effect on everything we do. Our clients are navigating fear and uncertainty, and at the same time, our team is deeply mission-driven, so they feel that weight too. There’s a real emotional toll that comes with doing this work day in and day out… burnout, exhaustion, and just the heaviness of knowing how much is at stake.
But we’ve learned to support each other through that. We’ve built a culture where people can show up fully – not just as professionals, but as humans – and that’s been essential to sustaining the work.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
At Lincoln-Goldfinch Law, we focus on immigration law, but what really sets us apart is how deeply we invest in community engagement and education. We don’t just represent clients – we try to make sure people understand their rights, their options, and the process they’re going through.
We’ve done that through initiatives like El Bus Sin Fronteras, where we bring legal education and resources directly into communities across Texas. That outreach piece is something I’m especially proud of, because it helps bridge gaps that traditional legal services often don’t reach.
Brand-wise, I think what people know us for is that we lead with empathy and clarity. We meet people where they are, and we treat their cases – and their lives – with the seriousness and respect they deserve.
At the end of the day, we’re here to help people move forward. That’s what drives everything we do.
How do you think about happiness?
What makes me happiest is seeing people lift each other up.
I see it in my work when clients overcome obstacles they once thought were impossible. I see it in my team when they support each other through really difficult moments. And I see it in my own life, especially with my kids, when people show up for one another with kindness and encouragement.
I’m especially inspired by women rising… stepping into their power, supporting each other, and creating space for others to do the same.
For me, happiness is really about connection, resilience, and those moments where you see someone realize they’re stronger than they thought.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lincolngoldfinch.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lincolngoldfinchlaw/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lincolngoldfinch
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lincoln-goldfinch-law
- Twitter: https://x.com/AttorneyKLG
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lincolngoldfinchlawatx/
