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. Kate continues to serve her community by volunteering at the University of Calgary’s Student Legal Assistance program and the KB Amicus program at the courthouse. She also volunteers with the Association of Women Lawyers.

Kate maintains a broad litigation practice, in the areas of employment, commercial, construction, health and personal injury. She represents clients in the Court of King’s Bench, the Court of Justice, the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service, and the Human Rights Tribunal.

In her employment practice, Kate advises employee and employer clients in all aspects of employment law. She drafts employment agreements and policies, advises on compliance with employment laws, terminations and accommodations, negotiates severance, and represents clients in human rights complaints, and wrongful, and constructive dismissal claims.

In her commercial and construction practice, Kate primarily assists clients in contractual disputes and debt collection.

Kate has a unique perspective working both as defense counsel in complex medical malpractice cases against health institutions, hospitals, nurses and other health care providers, and representing plaintiffs in personal injury claims. She has experience representing clients in slip and fall injuries, assaults, wrongful arrests, and professional negligence.

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.