Kara is an indefatigable advocate for her clients. As both a seasoned litigator and a trained mediator, Kara is uniquely suited to help clients resolve their divorces in a way that is right for them, whether in litigation, through a negotiated settlement, or providing consultation during mediation. 

Kara has been a partner of Rower LLC since its start in 2017 and has been practicing exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law since 2005. Kara began her career in family law at Sanctuary for Families, Center for Battered Women’s Legal Services, where she learned about the complex nature of domestic violence and sharpened her commitment to client-centered advocacy. Kara managed a high volume of contested matrimonial and family law cases that required her to appear before the judges of New York and Kings County on matters including orders of protection, custody, visitation, and contested divorce.  

Kara is a skilled and tenacious litigator, having tried numerous custody and financial cases in the Supreme and Family Courts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester. She also successfully argued before the Appellate Division of the First Department in both 2021 and 2022, the latter of which was a case of first impression with the Appellate Division affirming the Supreme Court’s determination that Kara’s client could relocate without a hearing.   

Kara recognizes that certain clients may benefit from a less adversarial process, grounded in collaboration and conducted outside of a courtroom. As a mediator, Kara works with couples by helping to facilitate their communication and assisting them in reaching an agreement that feels fair to both of them.  

In May of 2017, she attended the National Family Law Trial Institute, an intensive eight-day trial skills training course, in Houston, Texas. Kara returned to the National Family Law Trial Institute in May 2022 and completed an intensive course in advanced custody litigation. 

Kara has a strong commitment to pro bono legal services and volunteerism. In June 2023, she joined the Board of Directors at Sanctuary for Families. She twice ran the New York City Marathon to raise money and support for Sanctuary for Families, and she takes on pro-bono cases on behalf of indigent victims of domestic violence. Kara frequently lectures at the Domestic Violence Institute at Northeastern University School of Law, her alma mater, and she has mentored and hosted Northeastern law students as part of the law school’s co-op program.  

Kara lives in Westchester County with her husband and children. In her spare time, Kara loves playing tennis, practicing yoga, and spending as much time as possible on a beach.