Kara Hill

Counsel

She/Her

Kara takes a thorough yet practical approach to her legal work and is known for balancing tenacity with collegiality.

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Biography

After running a complex personal injury and medical malpractice litigation practice at Harper Grey for over a decade, Kara followed her passion to become focused exclusively on the regulation of health care professionals.

Kara represents regulated health professionals in various matters involving their respective regulatory bodies, hospitals, health authorities, and the government. Her work includes advising and advocating for health professionals in complaints, practice investigations, disciplinary proceedings, billing audits, and other regulatory and compliance matters.

Kara brings a practical and empathetic approach to her work, expertly guiding professionals through complex and often stressful processes with diligence and care. She is also a dedicated mentor to numerous law students and junior women lawyers.

Outside of work, Kara can be found spending time with her husband and three children.

Assistance Team
Legal Administrative Assistant

Ashlynne Millar

Legal Administrative Assistant

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Expertise
Health Law
Education

  • University of Manitoba, J.D., 2012

  • University of Victoria, B.A. (With Distinction), 2008

Bar Admission
  • British Columbia, 2013
Languages spoken
  • English
Professional Credentials
Leadership / Social Engagement
  • Pacific Community Resources Society, Board Member (2017 – current), Vice Chair of the Board (2018-2021, 2023 – 2025), Nomination Committee Chair (2023 – 2025), Governance Committee Chair (2018-2021)
  • Canadian Bar Association British Columbia, Women Lawyers Forum, Mentor (2020 – current)
  • Marketing and Communication Committee, Women Lawyers Forum, Volunteer (2020 – 2021)
  • Hoop-Law Charity Basketball Tournament, Participant (2012 – Present)
  • YWCA Youth Mentorship Program, Mentor (2016 – 2017)
Memberships
  • Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, Member
  • The Law Society of British Columbia, Member
  • Vancouver Bar Association, Member
Publications
  • Administrative Justice: A Practitioner’s Guide, Published by LexisNexis® Canada, Contributing Author (2016)
  • Harper Grey Administrative Law Observer Newsletter, Contributing Author
  • Harper Grey Canadian Administrative Law Blog, Contributing Author
  • Harper Grey Canadian Insurance Law Blog, Past Contributing Author
  • Harper Grey Insurance Law Update Newsletter, Past Contributing Author
  • LexisNexis® Harper Grey Administrative Law Netletter™, Contributing Author
  • LexisNexis® Harper Grey Insurance Law Netletter™, Past Contributing Author

Recognition

Named as One to Watch in the area of Insurance Law in Vancouver by Best Lawyers in Canada®

2025

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Kara Hill returns to Harper Grey as Counsel
Kara Hill returns to Harper Grey as Counsel News Kara Hill returns to Harper Grey as Counsel by Kara Hill
February 23, 2026
Court quashes Human Rights Commission’s screening decision to refer indigenous student’s complaint for adjudication based on unreasonableness
Court quashes Human Rights Commission’s screening decision to refer indigenous student’s complaint for adjudication based on unreasonableness Administrative Law Blog Court quashes Human Rights Commission’s screening decision to refer indigenous student’s complaint for adjudication based on unreasonableness by Kara Hill
July 9, 2025
Court upholds police officer’s dismissal and charges under the Police Services Act in relation to libelous posts
Court upholds police officer’s dismissal and charges under the Police Services Act in relation to libelous posts Administrative Law Blog Court upholds police officer’s dismissal and charges under the Police Services Act in relation to libelous posts by Kara Hill
June 6, 2025
BC Court of Appeal rules that documents not directly before the decision maker did not form part of the record for purposes of judicial review
BC Court of Appeal rules that documents not directly before the decision maker did not form part of the record for purposes of judicial review Administrative Law Blog BC Court of Appeal rules that documents not directly before the decision maker did not form part of the record for purposes of judicial review by Kara Hill
June 6, 2025
Early dismissal of applicant’s complaints against three Ontario judges upheld on judicial review
Early dismissal of applicant’s complaints against three Ontario judges upheld on judicial review Administrative Law Blog Early dismissal of applicant’s complaints against three Ontario judges upheld on judicial review by Kara Hill
December 6, 2024
New conflict of interest rule imposed on brokers regarding strata properties upheld by the court
New conflict of interest rule imposed on brokers regarding strata properties upheld by the court Administrative Law Blog New conflict of interest rule imposed on brokers regarding strata properties upheld by the court by Kara Hill
November 8, 2024
Operating under a misconception: No procedural fairness owed in respect of decision to revoke of OR privileges
Operating under a misconception: No procedural fairness owed in respect of decision to revoke of OR privileges Administrative Law Blog Operating under a misconception: No procedural fairness owed in respect of decision to revoke of OR privileges by Kara Hill
November 8, 2024
Nigel Trevethan and Kara Hill present at Podiatry North
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October 4, 2024
Kara Hill recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada® 2025
Kara Hill recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada® 2025 News Kara Hill recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada® 2025 by Kara Hill
September 13, 2024
11 Harper Grey Lawyers named as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in Canada® 2025
News 11 Harper Grey Lawyers named as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in Canada® 2025 September 5, 2024
William Clark and Kara Hill present at the 2024 Self Governing Professions CLE
William Clark and Kara Hill present at the 2024 Self Governing Professions CLE William Clark and Kara Hill present at the 2024 Self Governing Professions CLE Events & Presentations William Clark and Kara Hill present at the 2024 Self Governing Professions CLE by William S. Clark* and Kara Hill
June 20, 2024
Ontario court upholds HRT’s finding that it has concurrent jurisdiction with labour arbitrators over complaints by unionized employees post-Horrocks
Ontario court upholds HRT’s finding that it has concurrent jurisdiction with labour arbitrators over complaints by unionized employees post-Horrocks Administrative Law Blog Ontario court upholds HRT’s finding that it has concurrent jurisdiction with labour arbitrators over complaints by unionized employees post-Horrocks by Kara Hill
April 19, 2024
Professional regulator’s refusal to grant further adjournment of disciplinary hearing due to cancer-related medical issues was not procedurally unfair
Professional regulator’s refusal to grant further adjournment of disciplinary hearing due to cancer-related medical issues was not procedurally unfair Administrative Law Blog Professional regulator’s refusal to grant further adjournment of disciplinary hearing due to cancer-related medical issues was not procedurally unfair by Kara Hill
April 19, 2024
Harper Grey continues to support West Coast LEAF Through Supporter Sponsorship of 2024 Equity Breakfast
News Harper Grey continues to support West Coast LEAF Through Supporter Sponsorship of 2024 Equity Breakfast March 14, 2024
Fishing association did not have standing to advance argument that Minister of Fisheries and Oceans breached its constitutional duty to consult with Indigenous stakeholders before making decision to geographically divide a lobster fishing area in Atlantic Ocean
Fishing association did not have standing to advance argument that Minister of Fisheries and Oceans breached its constitutional duty to consult with Indigenous stakeholders before making decision to geographically divide a lobster fishing area in Atlantic Ocean Administrative Law Blog Fishing association did not have standing to advance argument that Minister of Fisheries and Oceans breached its constitutional duty to consult with Indigenous stakeholders before making decision to geographically divide a lobster fishing area in Atlantic Ocean by Kara Hill
December 27, 2023
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Kara Hill returns to Harper Grey as Counsel
Kara Hill returns to Harper Grey as Counsel News Kara Hill returns to Harper Grey as Counsel by Kara Hill
February 23, 2026
Court quashes Human Rights Commission’s screening decision to refer indigenous student’s complaint for adjudication based on unreasonableness
Court quashes Human Rights Commission’s screening decision to refer indigenous student’s complaint for adjudication based on unreasonableness Administrative Law Blog Court quashes Human Rights Commission’s screening decision to refer indigenous student’s complaint for adjudication based on unreasonableness by Kara Hill
July 9, 2025
Court upholds police officer’s dismissal and charges under the Police Services Act in relation to libelous posts
Court upholds police officer’s dismissal and charges under the Police Services Act in relation to libelous posts Administrative Law Blog Court upholds police officer’s dismissal and charges under the Police Services Act in relation to libelous posts by Kara Hill
June 6, 2025
BC Court of Appeal rules that documents not directly before the decision maker did not form part of the record for purposes of judicial review
BC Court of Appeal rules that documents not directly before the decision maker did not form part of the record for purposes of judicial review Administrative Law Blog BC Court of Appeal rules that documents not directly before the decision maker did not form part of the record for purposes of judicial review by Kara Hill
June 6, 2025