Patricia C. Lane K.C.

PartnerAdmitted to the Bar, 1984, Manitoba; 1992, Ontario.EducationUniversity of Saskatchewan.University of Alberta (B.A., 1979; LL.B., 1982).Mediation, Arbitration and Collaborative Law training.RecognitionsAppointed Queen's Counsel (2019).Canadian Bar Association Cecilia I. Johnstone Outstanding Service Award (2015).Lexpert Zenith Award: Celebrating Women Leaders in the Legal Profession (2013).MBA Isabel Ross (MacLean) Hunt Award (2013).University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award (2012).Canadian Bar Association SOGIC Ally Award (2010).Manitoba Bar Association and Pro Bono Public Interest Project Certificate of Recognition (2005).Manitoba Bar Association Equality Award (2005).Governor General’s Silver Jubilee Medal (2002).PositionsLaw Society of Manitoba, Co-Presenter of "Basics of Death and Family Law" (2020)"Powerful Non-Defensive Communication for Parents and Caregivers", Co-facilitator of international multi-week programs (2020)Family Law Modernization Table, invited member (2019).Family Law Reform Advisory Committee, appointed member (2017, 2018).Taylor McCaffrey Management Committee (2010-2016).National Family Law Bi-Annual conference, Co-Presenter on "Family Law Lawyers as Agents of Reason" (2015).Career Women Interaction, Women in Leadership conference moderator and presenting on "Creating Change" (2013).Canadian Bar Association National Conference, Presenter on "Law Firm Management" and "The Use of Gender Inclusive Language" (2013)Canadian Bar Association, Women Lawyers Forum, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2006-2013).National Conference of Women Bar Associations (U.S.), Canadian representative on Board (2011-2013).American Bar Association, Commission on Women in the Profession, Canadian liaison (2009-2011).Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba: Instructor of Clinical Family Law Course (2002-2010), Instructor of Advanced Family Law Course (2000-2002), Seminar leader for Advocacy Course (1994-2000).Manitoba Bar Association, Women Lawyers’ Forum, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2006-2013).Manitoba Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2005-2007).The Non-Defensive Voice Inc., Co-Chair (2010-present).The Non-Defensive Voice International, an Oregon corporation; co-Vice-President (2010-present).Collaborative Practice Manitoba, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2004-2010).Mental Health Review Board, Panelist Chair (2004-2013).First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, Shared Ministry Team (2011-present), Youth Advisor (1988-2010), Past President and Member of Board (2002-2006).Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, Chair of Legal and Marketing Committees (2000-2002).Women’s Employment Counseling Service Inc. and Immigrant Women’s Employment Counseling Service Inc., Board (1996-1999).Law Society of Manitoba and Manitoba Bar Association: Presenter on various family law and human rights topics.MemberCollaborative Practice Manitoba.Collaborative Professionals of Canada.International Association of Collaborative Professionals.Manitoba Bar Association.Canadian Bar Association.

PartnerAdmitted to the Bar, 1984, Manitoba; 1992, Ontario.EducationUniversity of Saskatchewan.University of Alberta (B.A., 1979; LL.B., 1982).Mediation, Arbitration and Collaborative Law training.RecognitionsAppointed Queen's Counsel (2019).Canadian Bar Association Cecilia I. Johnstone Outstanding Service Award (2015).Lexpert Zenith Award: Celebrating Women Leaders in the Legal Profession (2013).MBA Isabel Ross (MacLean) Hunt Award (2013).University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award (2012).Canadian Bar Association SOGIC Ally Award (2010).Manitoba Bar Association and Pro Bono Public Interest Project Certificate of Recognition (2005).Manitoba Bar Association Equality Award (2005).Governor General’s Silver Jubilee Medal (2002).PositionsLaw Society of Manitoba, Co-Presenter of "Basics of Death and Family Law" (2020)"Powerful Non-Defensive Communication for Parents and Caregivers", Co-facilitator of international multi-week programs (2020)Family Law Modernization Table, invited member (2019).Family Law Reform Advisory Committee, appointed member (2017, 2018).Taylor McCaffrey Management Committee (2010-2016).National Family Law Bi-Annual conference, Co-Presenter on "Family Law Lawyers as Agents of Reason" (2015).Career Women Interaction, Women in Leadership conference moderator and presenting on "Creating Change" (2013).Canadian Bar Association National Conference, Presenter on "Law Firm Management" and "The Use of Gender Inclusive Language" (2013)Canadian Bar Association, Women Lawyers Forum, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2006-2013).National Conference of Women Bar Associations (U.S.), Canadian representative on Board (2011-2013).American Bar Association, Commission on Women in the Profession, Canadian liaison (2009-2011).Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba: Instructor of Clinical Family Law Course (2002-2010), Instructor of Advanced Family Law Course (2000-2002), Seminar leader for Advocacy Course (1994-2000).Manitoba Bar Association, Women Lawyers’ Forum, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2006-2013).Manitoba Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2005-2007).The Non-Defensive Voice Inc., Co-Chair (2010-present).The Non-Defensive Voice International, an Oregon corporation; co-Vice-President (2010-present).Collaborative Practice Manitoba, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2004-2010).Mental Health Review Board, Panelist Chair (2004-2013).First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, Shared Ministry Team (2011-present), Youth Advisor (1988-2010), Past President and Member of Board (2002-2006).Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, Chair of Legal and Marketing Committees (2000-2002).Women’s Employment Counseling Service Inc. and Immigrant Women’s Employment Counseling Service Inc., Board (1996-1999).Law Society of Manitoba and Manitoba Bar Association: Presenter on various family law and human rights topics.MemberCollaborative Practice Manitoba.Collaborative Professionals of Canada.International Association of Collaborative Professionals.Manitoba Bar Association.Canadian Bar Association.