Queen’s Marque
600-1741 Lower Water Street
Halifax, N.S.
B3J 0J2
After practicing corporate immigration law for several years, Kathleen transitioned into a Practice Innovation Lawyer role and became involved in various firm-focused innovation initiatives regarding client solutions, practice re-engineering, project management, process improvement, practice health coaching, and digital literacy. Kathleen’s work with the Practice Innovation Department helps to streamline processes, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
Kathleen has her Yellow Belt Certification in Legal Lean Sigma ® Process Improvement & Project Management and experience in pricing and budgeting, data analytics, database design, Excel, SmartSheet, automated document assembly, process mapping, and other fields and technologies that allow her to work with internal and external stakeholders on practice innovation and creative problem solving initiatives.
Practice Areas
Education & Career
Education
Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law, JD, 2015
Dalhousie University, BComm (Co-op), 2012
Activities
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, AI Task Force, Stewart McKelvey
Coordinator, Stewart McKelvey Beyond the border: Immigration update publications
Peer educator, IB&M Society, 2013 – 2015
Volunteer, Community Outreach Program, Schulich School of Law, 2012 – 2015
Executive secretary, Community Outreach Program, Schulich School of Law, 2013 – 2015
Volunteer, Pro Bono Project, Schulich School of Law, 2012 – 2015
Volunteer, Business Law Associaiton, Schulich School of Law
Accolades
Clifford Rae Achievement Award
Gowlings Law & Technology Prize
Dalhousie Schulich School of Law Entrance Scholarship
Eaton Foundation Scholarship
Dean’s List, Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University Entrance Scholarship
Thought Leadership
Beyond the Border: A Year End Immigration Wrap-Up
December 13, 2022
think: international talent
November 29, 2022
The rise of remote work and Canadian immigration considerations
November 03, 2022
Upcoming changes for international students in Canada
October 12, 2022
Overwhelming backlog of Canadian immigration applications prompts new government action
August 25, 2022
COVID-19 immigration update
May 31, 2021
Building French language ability in Canada through immigration
February 22, 2021
New pre-boarding COVID-19 testing requirements
January 07, 2021
What steps must employers take to hire a foreign worker?
November 16, 2020
How to improve your Express Entry score
October 30, 2020
The limits of open work permits
September 23, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador introduces travel ban
May 04, 2020
Can my child obtain a work permit?
February 27, 2020
Bringing top talent to Canada’s educational institutions
February 19, 2020
Post-Brexit impact on CETA mobility
February 03, 2020
My PR Card expired! What do I do?
January 28, 2020
Five compliance tips (for employers of foreign workers)
January 07, 2020
Employer immigration compliance obligations
January 02, 2020