Kaity Cooper Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Canada Area

Simply put, I became a lawyer because I wanted to help people solve problems. This has been my focus throughout my legal career, as I guide clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives. A compassionate and patient advocate, I understand that, during a crisis, even the smallest tasks can seem daunting. Knowing that someone you trust is looking out for your best interests can be crucial. I fill that role for my clients while simultaneously educating and empowering… Show more Simply put, I became a lawyer because I wanted to help people solve problems. This has been my focus throughout my legal career, as I guide clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives. A compassionate and patient advocate, I understand that, during a crisis, even the smallest tasks can seem daunting. Knowing that someone you trust is looking out for your best interests can be crucial. I fill that role for my clients while simultaneously educating and empowering them so that they are stronger and better equipped to face future challenges. After graduating from law school at the top of my class, earning the Law Society Gold Medal and Prize, I served as a judicial law clerk at the BC Court of Appeal. Since being called to the bar in British Columbia, I have had a diverse litigation practice, working with a number of social justice organizations, including the leading human rights law firm in Namibia. I have appeared as legal counsel before various administrative tribunals, the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of British Colombia and the Supreme Court of Canada. Through this experience, I have gained a keen understanding of the benefits of seeking an amicable resolution to legal issues. My aim is to help my clients resolve their disputes fairly and efficiently, honouring their values and priorities, and using alternative dispute mechanisms wherever possible. My clients can rely on me to exercise strategic thinking and sound judgment to determine the best approach in each case (which may sometimes include going to court). In addition to my family law practice, I will continue to advise individuals and unions on labour and human rights issues.I am currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in International Human Rights Law at Oxford University. In my spare time, when I’m not working on my dissertation, you can find me travelling to new destinations, eating delicious food and battling pests in my urban vegetable garden. Show less

As legal counsel with the Hospital Employees’ Union I practiced in areas of labour, human rights, employment and administrative law. I have extensive litigation experience and have appeared as counsel before a wide variety of administrative tribunals and at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada.

Namibia

As a staff lawyer at CLAS, I represented disadvantaged persons throughout British Colombia in the areas of human rights, workers’ rights, immigration and housing. There I litigated a number of important test cases and collaborated with other social justice organizations on law reform and legal education initiatives.

Master'S Degree, International Human Rights Law

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

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