Patricia C. Lane, K.C.

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Patricia Lane, K.C.

Patricia C. Lane, K.C. Partner

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Services provided by Patricia C. Lane Law Corporation.

Education
ADMITTED TO THE BAR:
  • University of Saskatchewan
  • University of Alberta (B.A., 1979; LL.B., 1982)

Pat is an accomplished Family Law Lawyer and was appointed King’s Counsel in 2019. Understanding how difficult separations can be on families, she specializes in Collaborative Law and mediation processes that aims to reduce the amount of stress and emotional trauma on partners and children going through a divorce. She practices in all aspects of Family Law including property, pension and asset division, how to meet the financial needs of children and the needs of separating partners. Pat aims to assist parents transition to effective co-parents for their children, and for all separating people, closure and stability so they can proceed with their lives in as healthy a way as possible.

A firm believer in clear communication, and assisting people in creating a firm foundation for their relationship, a large area of Pat’s practice is assisting partners create cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements.

Pat is recognized as both a role model to her peers, and a passionate ally for the 2SLGBTQ+. She has won multiple distinctions for her advocacy work, and has demonstrated that legal professionals can create a lasting positive impact and legacy on their community.

 

Education

  • Advanced Family Mediation Course (FAMLI) (2022)
  • National Family Law Arbitration course (45 hours) (2021)
  • Advanced Mediation Training with Jennifer Suzor, Family Arbitration Mediation Legal Institute (FAMLI) (2020);
  • Identifying, Assessing and Managing Power Imbalance & Family Violence in Family Dispute Resolution Processes (14 Hours), Riverdale Mediation Institute of Manitoba Inc. FAMLI (2019)
  • Collaborative Law Training from International Academy of Collaborative Professionals programs in Vancouver, Toronto, New Orleans, Minneapolis, Chicago, Vancouver, Washington and Seattle (2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2018)
  • Ontario Collaboration Law Federation and Ontario Association of Family Mediators in Niagara and Ottawa (2017, and 2019)
  • Powerful Non – Defensive Communication Voice “Train the Trainers” six day courses, Mexico (2011), and Ontario (2018)
  • Diploma for Arbitration certification, Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Manitoba Inc. (2005);
  • Comprehensive Mediation Internship Pilot Project, Government of Manitoba (1999)
  • Comprehensive Family and Divorce Mediation – Daniel Hamoline (1997)

Memberships and Professional Designations

  • Collaborative Practice Manitoba (CPM)
  • Collaborative Professionals of Canada (CPC)
  • Family Arbitration Mediation Legal Institute (FAMLI)
  • International Association of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Manitoba Bar Association

Recognitions 

  • Recognized in The 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as a leading lawyer in the practice area of Family Law
  • Appointed King’s Counsel, 2019
  • Selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada  2025 in the field of Family Law (since 2012), Family Law Arbitration (since 2025) and Family Law Mediation (since 2024) the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession
  • Recognized as the “Best Family Lawyer in Winnipeg” for 2019, 2017 and 2015 by The Best Lawyers™ in Canada


Best Lawyers Award Badge

  • Canadian Bar Association Cecilia I. Johnstone Outstanding Service Award (2015) for professional excellence, a role model and an agent of change, presented at Women Lawyers’ Forum Leadership Conference November, 2015 in Vancouver, B.C
  • Lexpert Zenith Award: Celebrating Women Leaders in the Legal Profession (2013), one of two Manitoba recipients
  • Manitoba Bar Association Isabel Ross (MacLean) Hunt Award (2013) for contribution as a role model for women lawyers
  • University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award (2012) for advancing the cause of equality of LGBTTQ persons
  • Canadian Bar Association SOGIC Ally Award (2010) for advancing the cause of equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and two spirited people
  • Manitoba Bar Association and Pro Bono Public Interest Project Certificate of Recognition (2005) for representation on cases seeking employment benefits and marriage status for same sex couples
  • Manitoba Bar Association Equality Award (2005) for work on promoting equality in the legal profession
  • Governor General’s Silver Jubilee Medal (2002) for commitment to community for work with Youth Helping Youth project

 

Positions

  • Winnipeg CODE (Commitment to Opportunities for Diversity and Equity”) Community Collaboration, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce (2023)
  • Collaborative Practice Manitoba, Co-facilitator of Six day Accreditation course for membership (2023, 2022, 2021)
  • Taylor McCaffrey LLP Co-chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee (2021-present)
  • Presentation on the “Amendments to The Pension Benefits Act October 1, 2021″ to the Judges of the Queen’s Bench Family Law Division on November 29, 2021
  • Presentation on the “Amendments to The Pension Benefits Act October 1, 2021″ to the Members of the Family Law Section of the Manitoba Bar Association on November 1, 2021
  • Manitoba Bar Association, Environmental, Energy and Resources Law Section, Vice-Chair (2021 -present); Women Lawyers’ Forum, Past Chair (2007, 2008); Member of Executive Committee (2006-2014); Past Chair of Alternative Dispute Resolution section (2005, 2006)
  • Co-creator of GETTHECLIMATEFAQS website to publicize the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports (2020-present)
  • Collaborative Practice Manitoba, Co-presenter of “PNDC Parenting” for Collaborative Professionals (2021)
  • 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 two international multi-week programs (2020)
  • Family Law Modernization Table, Invited member (2019)
  • Ingenium Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba Conference Panelist ”Diversifying the Engineering Profession- Lessons to be learned from Law and Medicine” (2018)
  • RBC Lunch Hour Series Presenter on “Powerful Non-Defensive Communication” (2018)
  • 2018 Family Law Reform Advisory Committee, appointed member with Fineblit Report issued June 8, 2018 (2017, 2018)
  • Taylor McCaffrey LLP Management Committee (2010-2016)
  • Law Society of Manitoba Justicia Working Group to develop Maternity and Parental Leave model policy (2014-2017)
  • National Family Law Bi-Annual Conference (Whistler), Co-presenter of “Family Law Lawyers as Agents of Reason” (2015)
  • Canadian Bar Association National Conference, Presenter on “Law Firm Management: Practising Inclusive Leadership”; Moderator of panel on “The Use of Gender Inclusive Language” (2013)
  • Career Women Interaction, FCI-CWI, Women in Leadership conference, Moderator of half day program; Presenter on topic of “Creating Change” (2013)
  • Canadian Bar Association, Women Lawyers Forum, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2006-2013) and Co-chair of committee presenting the first Canadian Bar Association national conference for women lawyers (Toronto, 2011)
  • 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)
  • Manitoba Bar Association, Women Lawyers’ Forum, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2006-2017)
  • Manitoba Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2005-2007)
  • Collaborative Practice Manitoba, active member (2004-present) and Past Chair and member of Executive Committee (2005-2007)
  • Collaborative Practice Manitoba Conference Committee coordinating conferences on “Route to Settlement: Effective Collaborative Advocacy” (2019); “Powerful Non-Defensive Language” (2008), “Understanding High Conflict Personalities and Managing and Resolving Their Disputes” (2008), “The Disarming Power of Questions” (2013), “Parent/Child Alienation: Emerging Theory and Practice” (2014), and “The First Joint Meeting and the Role of Law” (2015)
  • Pitblado Lecture Series Conference Committee member for “Remedies: From Dollars to Sense?” (2010), Panel Moderator on “Making the Business Case for Access” for Accessing Justice: Beyond Barriers Lecture Series (2014)
  • Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba, Guest Lecturer for Clinical Family Law Course on topics of Communication and various other substantive topics (2011-2019); Instructor of Clinical Family Law Course (2002-2010), Instructor of Advanced Family Law Course (2000-2002), Seminar leader for Advocacy Course (1994-2000)
  • LEAF (Legal Education and Action Fund) volunteer including participating in review of Intervention factums to the Supreme Court of Canada on occasion (1996-2014)
  • Manitoba W.I.S.E. (Working in Support of Equality Inc.) Host of Annual Celebration event (2015 -present); Prior 10 years for predecessor organization Manitoba L.E.A.F
  • Mental Health Review Board, Panelist Chair (2004-2013)