Katherine R. Sookhoo - Philadelphia, PA
Attorney at Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP
Family Law Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA
One Logan Square 130 North 18th Street Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Kate's practice encompasses family law and domestic relations, including: sophisticated and complex divorce and support cases, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, contentious custody litigation, relocation cases, and Hague cases involving international abduction and retention of children by their parents.
Kate currently serves on the Board of Directors for Interfaith Philadelphia and as the Director of Communication for her church in the Philadelphia region. In law school, Kate clerked for the Fourth Judicial District in Provo, Utah, as well as the Immigration Court of the Department of Justice in Philadelphia. Kate also participated in the Jessup International Moot Court Team and taught a graduate level course in mediation at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Kate enjoys spending time with her husband and five kids. Kate lives in Chester County.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Unsung Hero, The Legal Intelligencer for her pro bono work in 2010
- Pro Bono Roll of Honor by the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania on October 27, 2011
Education
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Legal Education
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Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School,
Provo,
Utah, 2003
J.D. -
Villanova University School of Law,
Villanova,
Pennsylvania, 2023
LL.M.
Major: Taxation
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Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School,
Provo,
Utah, 2003
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Non Legal Education
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Brigham Young University,
Provo,
Utah, 1999
B.A.
Major: History - Secondary Education Teaching
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Brigham Young University,
Provo,
Utah, 1999
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Past Positions
- Fox Rothschild LLP, Associate, 2006 to 2014
- Karen Ann Ulmer, PC, Associate, 2004-2006
- Don W. Pak, Esquire, Associate, 2003-2004
- Fourth Judicial District in Provo, Utah, Clerk
- Immigration Court of the Department of Justice in Philadelphia, Clerk
Languages
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English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
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Teacher, Mediation, Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah
- Presenter, various CLE courses
Pro Bono Activities
- Atlantic Regional Chair of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society
- BYU Law Alumni Board Member
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2003
- New Jersey, 2004
Other Affiliations
- Interfaith Philadelphia Board of Directors
- Director of Communication, Philadelphia region, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Contact
One Logan Square
130 North 18th Street
Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-790-0100
Fax: 215-790-0509
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.astorweiss.com
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30-5:30; Saturday and Sunday by Appointment Only
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