Patricia C. Lane K.C.
Recognized since 2012
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Practice Areas
Family Law
Family Law Arbitration
Family Law Mediation
Partner
- Admitted to the Bar, 1984, Manitoba; 1992, Ontario.
- University of Saskatchewan.
- University of Alberta (B.A., 1979; LL.B., 1982).
- Mediation, Arbitration and Collaborative Law training.
- Appointed Queen's Counsel (2019).
- Canadian Bar Association Cecilia I. Johnstone Outstanding Service Award (2015).
- Lexpert Zenith Award: Celebrating Women Leaders in the Legal Profession (2013).
- MBA Isabel Ross (MacLean) Hunt Award (2013).
- University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award (2012).
- Canadian Bar Association SOGIC Ally Award (2010).
- Manitoba Bar Association and Pro Bono Public Interest Project Certificate of Recognition (2005).
- Manitoba Bar Association Equality Award (2005).
- Governor General’s Silver Jubilee Medal (2002).
- Law Society of Manitoba, Co-Presenter of "Basics of Death and Family Law" (2020)
- "Powerful Non-Defensive Communication for Parents and Caregivers", Co-facilitator of international multi-week programs (2020)
- Family Law Modernization Table, invited member (2019).
- Family Law Reform Advisory Committee, appointed member (2017, 2018).
- Taylor McCaffrey Management Committee (2010-2016).
- National Family Law Bi-Annual conference, Co-Presenter on "Family Law Lawyers as Agents of Reason" (2015).
- Career Women Interaction, Women in Leadership conference moderator and presenting on "Creating Change" (2013).
- Canadian Bar Association National Conference, Presenter on "Law Firm Management" and "The Use of Gender Inclusive Language" (2013)
- Canadian Bar Association, Women Lawyers Forum, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2006-2013).
- National Conference of Women Bar Associations (U.S.), Canadian representative on Board (2011-2013).
- American Bar Association, Commission on Women in the Profession, Canadian liaison (2009-2011).
- Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba: Instructor of Clinical Family Law Course (2002-2010), Instructor of Advanced Family Law Course (2000-2002), Seminar leader for Advocacy Course (1994-2000).
- Manitoba Bar Association, Women Lawyers’ Forum, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2006-2013).
- Manitoba Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2005-2007).
- The Non-Defensive Voice Inc., Co-Chair (2010-present).
- The Non-Defensive Voice International, an Oregon corporation; co-Vice-President (2010-present).
- Collaborative Practice Manitoba, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2004-2010).
- Mental Health Review Board, Panelist Chair (2004-2013).
- First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, Shared Ministry Team (2011-present), Youth Advisor (1988-2010), Past President and Member of Board (2002-2006).
- Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, Chair of Legal and Marketing Committees (2000-2002).
- Women’s Employment Counseling Service Inc. and Immigrant Women’s Employment Counseling Service Inc., Board (1996-1999).
- Law Society of Manitoba and Manitoba Bar Association: Presenter on various family law and human rights topics.
- Collaborative Practice Manitoba.
- Collaborative Professionals of Canada.
- International Association of Collaborative Professionals.
- Manitoba Bar Association.
- Canadian Bar Association.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: plane@tmlawyers.com
- Lawyer Page: https://tmlawyers.com/?our_people=pat-lane
Location
- 2200-201 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3L3
Canada
Taylor McCaffrey LLP
Headquarters:
Winnipeg, Manitoba
28 The Best Lawyers in Canada™ awards
1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ award
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Family Law, Winnipeg, Canada (2019)
- Family Law, Winnipeg, Canada (2017)
- Family Law, Winnipeg, Canada (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025 for work in:
- Family Law
- Family Law Arbitration
- Family Law Mediation
Awards:
Manitoba Bar Association Equality Award 2005
Manitoba Bar Association Isabel Ross (MacLean) Hunt Award 2013
Lexpert Zenith Award: Celebrating Women Leaders in the Legal Profession 2013
- Appointed Queen's Counsel 2019
- Canadian Bar Association Cecilia I. Johnstone Outstanding Service Award 2015
- Canadian Bar Association SOGIC Ally Award 2010 for advancing cause of equality of LGBTTQ persons
- Governor General's Silver Jubilee Medal for commitment to community 2002
- Manitoba Bar Association and Pro Bono Public Interest Project Certificate for representation on cases seeking employment benefits and equal marriage case for Manitoba
- University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award 2012
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