Here in Austin, a bubbly, blond lawyer whose wardrobe is all pinks and yellows, is running for James Talarico’s current seat in the Texas House of Representatives. If you’re picturing Elle Woods, you’re not far off, but replace Harvard Law with UT and replace her Chihuahua Bruiser with two dogs, a blind cat and a tarantula (who tend to stay at home).
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch may look like Austin’s own Legally Blonde lawyer, but don’t let the bright colors fool you; she’s also a competent badass who fully knows her stuff. Spoiler alert: Much like Elle Woods.
Aside from being a mother of two, Lincoln-Goldfinch is Austin’s go-to immigration attorney. Ten years ago she opened her own firm, now largely staffed by female lawyers, with a focus on keeping families together. She has built a formidable online presence over the past decade, becoming a frequent source for journalists covering immigration and often using her platform to break down policy developments herself…