Kathie Browne has been an attorney since 1985 and has her own private practice in Rancho Mirage, California, specializing in estate planning, business and real estate law. She earned several academic awards while earning a J.D. Degree from Southwestern University and an LL.M. Degree in Corporate Law from New York University. Her charitable activities include serving on the planned giving committees of Desert Aids Project, Eisenhower Medical Center, McCallum Theatre, College of the Desert and the American Cancer Society. She is the President of the Desert Estate Planning Council and serves on the board of The Coachella Valley Fund. Kathie is also a member of the Women Leaders Forum.