U.S. Attorney Kate E. Brubacher | U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney for the District of Kansas, Kate E. Brubacher, has announced her resignation effective January 19, 2025. Brubacher was appointed as the 42nd U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas on March 10, 2023, following her nomination by President Joe Biden and confirmation by the U.S. Senate. She is noted as the first woman to hold this position in the district.
"Serving the People in my home state as United States Attorney for the District of Kansas has been a high honor," stated Brubacher. "I am grateful to President Biden for nominating me. I am also grateful to Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall for their support for the U.S. Attorney’s Office and prioritizing the rule of law in Kansas."
The jurisdiction of the District of Kansas encompasses all 105 counties within the state, serving a population of approximately 2.9 million through its offices located in Kansas City, Topeka, and Wichita.
Brubacher expressed respect for her colleagues: "I leave this position with overwhelming respect for the career attorneys, professional staff, and dedicated law enforcement officers who work diligently and in good faith every day to protect the public and uphold our Constitution." She highlighted efforts against fentanyl trafficking and violent crime during her tenure.
The office's mission includes protecting citizens from terrorism and enforcing federal laws. Under Brubacher's leadership, significant cases were pursued involving financial fraud, civil rights violations, national security threats, and narcotics trafficking.
In financial fraud cases, a former bank CEO received a lengthy prison sentence due to embezzlement related to cryptocurrency schemes that resulted in investor losses. Additionally, several individuals associated with a union faced charges over an extensive embezzlement scheme.
Civil rights cases included convictions related to forced labor within a religious cult and sentencing for racially motivated threats.
National security efforts led to indictments against individuals involved in hacking healthcare providers and violating export laws concerning avionics equipment sales linked to Russia.
Fentanyl trafficking cases saw severe sentences imposed on those responsible for distributing lethal drugs.
Kate E. Brubacher hails from Newton, Kansas. Her previous roles include assistant prosecuting attorney in Missouri's Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and associate positions at Cooley LLP and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York City. Her academic credentials include degrees from Stanford University and Yale Law School.
