Kathy excels in the realm of land development, offering comprehensive legal services for the development, sale, and financing of both land development projects and multi-unit residential and mixed-use condominium ventures. Her portfolio includes a range of prestigious residential projects, where she offers early-stage advice on governance, exploring the merits of condominium developments versus homeowners’ associations.

Her expertise extends to the nuanced world of high-rise mixed-use condominiums, where she navigates complex issues related to mixed-use concerns, air space and subsurface rights, and the strategic phasing of development projects. Kathy’s counsel is invaluable in guiding condominium developments through the intricacies of bare-land and high-rise projects, as well as the re-division processes. Moreover, she has played a pivotal role in establishing homeowners associations for integrated residential developments.

Kathy's legal prowess also includes representing developers in crafting communities that are well-governed, whether through condominium frameworks or homeowners' associations. Her work with high-rise mixed-use condominium projects stands out, especially her adept handling of the unique challenges they present, from air space and subsurface rights to the sequencing of development phases.

Her involvement in structuring complex lending arrangements for projects that integrate strata and condominium unit titles within industrial settings highlights her versatility and depth of knowledge in real estate law.

Kathy’s contributions to the legal community include her role as a past editorial board member for the Real Estate Conveyancing Guide published by the Legal Education Society of Alberta, reflecting her commitment to advancing legal education within her field.

Her active participation in the Canadian Bar Association, both at the national and provincial levels, and her role as Treasurer for the Commercial Real Estate Subsection of the Calgary Executive Committee, underscore her leadership and dedication to the legal profession.

Kathy's community engagement includes serving as an advisor to the board of the Calgary Arts Summer School Association, demonstrating her commitment to supporting the arts and education within her community.

Admitted to the Alberta bar in 1983 after earning her LLB from the University of Saskatchewan in 1982, Kathy’s career is distinguished by her significant contributions to the development and structuring of complex real estate projects, her innovative legal solutions, and her ongoing commitment to both her clients and the broader community.