LAWYER PROFILE

Kathleen McDormand

Canada 2026

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

General Business Law

Northern Canada and Arctic

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Leads the Team North focus group nationally and is the Ottawa Regional Group Manager for Disputes – Commercial and Construction. Specializes in corporate commercial litigation as well as estate and trust litigation in Nunavut. Has extensive experience with alternative dispute resolution, including as mediator.

Career

LLB, University of Ottawa, 2001; B.Soc.Sci. (Hons.), University of Ottawa, 1998; TEP, 2013, Harvard Law School Executive Education, Program on Negotiation: Mediating Disputes, 2018 and Accelerated Leadership Program, 2018.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Law Societies of Ontario and Nunavut; Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations; and Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

General Business Law - Northern Canada and Arctic

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Kathleen McDormand often represents clients in employment and insurance matters, acting for public and private sector clients on contentious matters. She also assists with contractual disputes and human rights litigation.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Kathleen is a phenomenal lawyer. Her personal touch to each matter leaves clients prepared and comfortable that she will get the job done right the first time.
General Business LawChambers Canada Guide
Kathleen McDormand is excellent and a top-tier legal counsel. She is very responsive and incredibly knowledgeable.
General Business LawChambers Canada Guide