Cheryl Khanna obtained her diploma as a Registered Nurse from the University of British Columbia in 1980. She worked as a Registered Nurse from 1980 to 1986 at hospitals in both British Columbia and Manitoba.

In September 1984, Ms. Khanna returned to the University of British Columbia to commence the Bachelor of Laws Program. This was completed in 1987. She then clerked at the BC Supreme Court for one year before articling at the firm. She is now a partner at Harper Grey LLP.

Ms. Khanna has extensive trial experience, including jury trials. She has appeared before all levels of court in Canada. The majority of her current practice involves personal injury defense litigation. She has developed specialized expertise in defending significant personal injury claims including those involving brain injury and quadriplegia.

Ms. Khanna is consistently ranked as one of the "Best Lawyers in Canada" in personal injury defense. She is also a "repeatedly recommended" lawyer in the field of personal injury/medical negligence in the 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Lexpert Listing of Leading Canadian Law Firms and Practictioners.

Speaking Engagements

• Invited Speaker, Continuing Legal Education of British Columbia on various topics
• Invited Speaker, for various groups of physicians in British Columbia and Saskatchewan
• Guest Facilitator, University of British Columbia Law School “Introductory Course on Advocacy”
• Invited Speaker, Provincial Counsel Meeting, Quebec, on jury trials in medical malpractice cases, June 1999

Professional & Civic Activities

• Member, Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch - Civil Litigation subsection
• Past Executive, Vancouver Bar Association

Background

Born in Invermere, British Columbia. Law Clerk, British Columbia Supreme Court (1987-1988). 

Cheryl is a member of the Marine Drive Golf Club.