Kate Robinson Named New Leader of Holland & Knight in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 1, 2026) – Holland & Knight has named seasoned real estate and business attorney Kate Robinson executive partner of the Firm's Portland office. Ms. Robinson will oversee the day-to-day management of the office while continuing to manage her practice, which focuses on the multifamily housing sector. She succeeds Joshua Husbands, who served as the executive partner of the office since 2024 and will continue to serve the Firm in his new role as practice group leader for the Global Wealth and Family Office Group within the Wealth & Tax Section.
Ms. Robinson joined Holland & Knight in April 2025 as part of a group of attorneys who joined from a Seattle-based firm. She played a key role in the launch of the Firm's Seattle office at that time and has been actively involved in integration efforts, including mentoring new attorneys and collaborating across offices.
"Since joining the Firm, Kate has demonstrated an impressive, strategic commitment to integration and growth, and I am confident her vision for our Portland office will further advance the Firm's continued success throughout the Pacific Northwest," said Holland & Knight Chair and Chief Executive Officer Bob Grammig. "We are grateful to Josh for his dedicated service to the Firm in various leadership positions spanning more than 25 years and know that he will continue to lead with excellence in his new role."
Ms. Robinson has two decades of experience in multifamily housing transactions and capital markets. She counsels clients on complex multifamily transactions and represents clients in the multifamily industry in a variety of corporate and operational matters. She primarily advises sponsors, owners/operators and investors on a variety of complex real estate, finance and corporate matters. She also has experience with acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, real estate funds, agency lending (Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae), tax-exempt bonds, securitized and syndicated lending and mezzanine lending. Ms. Robinson also counsels clients on corporate governance, strategic growth initiatives and corporate structuring.
"Since its founding more than 20 years ago, Holland & Knight's Portland office has never been stronger or more diversified as it is today," Ms. Robinson said. "I am honored to serve as executive partner and work alongside my colleagues to continue building the Firm's reputation in the Pacific Northwest, as well as delivering exemplary service to our clients."
In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Robinson is deeply engaged in the community, where she holds leadership positions in numerous professional and civic organizations. She currently serves on the executive committee for Transition Projects Inc. and is a member of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Seattle, CREW Portland, the American Bar Association and the Washington and Oregon State Bar Associations.
Holland & Knight has operated in Portland for nearly 25 years. Companies and individuals call on Holland & Knight's Portland office for effective and insightful representation in a wide range of business matters. The renowned local litigation team boasts national credentials in bet-the-company lawsuits, having provided representation in some of the biggest cases in the Northwest. The Firm's Portland lawyers advise clients on financial regulations, commercial litigation, class actions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), debt offerings, securities compliance, tax and business planning, company succession, alcohol regulation, real estate developments and finance, and tax credits. Many of Holland & Knight's Portland attorneys are also licensed to practice in Washington state and have substantial experience handling matters in that jurisdiction.