The American Lawyer Highlights Kate Timmerman’s Transition to Marathon Runner

In the Media  |  November 10, 2026

The American Lawyer

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The American Lawyer [PDF] highlighted partner Kate Timmerman’s path to completing her fourth marathon when she ran the New York City Marathon on November 1. Kate ran to raise money for The Bowery Mission, a nonprofit supporting homeless New Yorkers, where she also volunteers. It was her volunteer work that got her into distance running. She was initially part of The Bowery Mission’s “cheer squad” supporting runners, until a friendly rivalry made the native Australian want to participate.

“It started as the two captains of the team had a bit of a rivalry,” Kate said. “What they started doing was building two teams — an Australian team and a French team, all supporters and volunteers of The Mission — that started competing over who could raise the most money.”

Kate said that although she isn’t using training runs to develop business, her newfound passion for running has helped her connect with clients outside of work. “As a more-junior partner and having that Australian expat life in New York City, I’m really focused on building connections, both in my personal life and my business life,” she said. “It’s a way I can connect with people instead of meeting people through work.”