Kara takes a practical approach to her legal work and is known for balancing tenacity with collegiality.
Kara’s legal practice is focused on two main areas: defending companies and individuals in bodily injury litigation and representing health professionals in regulatory matters and as well as litigation.
In her insurance practice, Kara assists clients with a variety of litigation defence matters, handling an array of cases with a keen interest in complex personal injury, including and traumatic brain injury cases.
In her health and professional regulation practice, Kara represents professionals such as physicians, podiatrists, dentists, physiotherapists, nurses and psychologists in complaint, disciplinary, billing and other matters involving their respective regulatory bodies and the provincial government, as well as in malpractice litigation.
Kara has appeared before the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia and various administrative tribunals including the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, the Health Professions Review Board and the Medical Services Commission.
University of Manitoba, J.D., 2012
University of Victoria, B.A. (With Distinction), 2008
Recognition
Named as One to Watch in the area of Insurance Law in Vancouver by Best Lawyers in Canada®
2025
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