Bencher Voter Guide

Kate Andrews

District
Calgary
Organization
CPKC
Location
Calgary
Call year
2011
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Perspectives

Summaries interpret each candidate's statements. They aren't the candidates' own words and haven't been endorsed by them. How perspectives are summarized

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AI

AI and the Practice of Law

Not addressed in their statement.

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Regulatory Burden

Regulatory Burden on Solo and Small Firm

Emphasizes practical regulation informed by different practice settings, including the pressures on smaller firms. The relevance to regulatory burden is inferred.

Inferred
  • Practice realities in regulation
Evidence and limits

Inferred · Policy principle, Inferred relevance. A narrow, reasonable interpretation or topic connection that is not directly stated. Read the reasoning and limitations.

It is critical that a modern Bencher table include a variety of perspectives and experiences in order to regulate a widely-varied profession responsibly and practically in the public interest.
I understand the pressures on my colleagues in smaller firms, the challenges faced in a larger firm and the nuances of practicing in-house. As a parent of young teens, I also keenly aware of the balancing act required by many of my colleagues to sustain a legal practice while also committing to our families’ needs. I believe that these insights will contribute to the Law Society’s ability to better serve the public interest and support the profession.

The practical-regulation principle is connected to the candidate’s stated intention to bring smaller-firm perspectives to governance.

What this doesn't show

  • No specific compliance assistance, reduced obligation or small-firm exemption is proposed.
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A2J

Access to Justice through Allied Professionals

Not addressed in their statement.

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Candidate statements

Election statement

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