Biography

Kate is an Associate at Carbert Waite LLP. Kate joined the firm in August 2022 after graduating from the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Law.

Prior to Law School, Kate earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. She worked for non-profit agencies in Calgary in the areas of disability, mental health and addiction, acting as a counsellor and program facilitator. She was also a public member on the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta where she assisted in governance and the regulation of medical laboratory technicians.

While attending law school, Kate devoted much of her time to Student Legal Assistance where she provided legal services to low-income individuals. Kate was the outreach coordinator, a group leader and mentor to other student volunteers in Student Legal Assistance. She was recognized for her work by receipt of the Honourable Judge Michelle Christopher Student Ambassador award.

Kate maintains a general litigation practice and has represented clients in the Alberta Court of Justice, the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service, and the Alberta Court of King’s Bench.

In her spare time Kate enjoys travelling, playing soccer, and spending time at home with her family, which includes two very wild little children, and two very patient dogs.