Kara Hill

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Kara takes a practical approach to her legal work and is known for balancing tenacity with collegiality.

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Biography

Kara’s legal practice is focused on two main areas: defending companies and individuals in bodily injury litigation and representing health professionals in regulatory matters.

In her insurance practice, Kara assists clients with a variety of litigation defence matters, handling an array of cases with a keen interest in complex personal injury, including and traumatic brain injury cases.

In her health and professional regulation practice, Kara represents professionals such as physicians, dentists, podiatrists, physiotherapists, nurses and psychologists in complaint, disciplinary, billing and other matters involving their respective regulatory bodies and the provincial government.

Kara has appeared before the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia and various administrative tribunals including the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, the Health Professions Review Board and the Medical Services Commission.

Assistance Team
Legal Administrative Assistant

Darlene Rowell

Legal Administrative Assistant

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Expertise
Health Law Insurance Law Professional Regulation
Education

  • University of Manitoba, J.D., 2012

  • University of Victoria, B.A. (With Distinction), 2008

Bar Admission
  • British Columbia, 2013
Languages spoken
  • English
Professional Credentials
Leadership / Social Engagement
  • Pacific Community Resources Society, Board Member (2017 – current), Vice Chair of the Board (2018-2021, 2023 – current), Nomination Committee Chair (2023 – current), Governance Committee Chair (2018-2021)
  • Canadian Bar Association British Columbia, Women Lawyers Forum, Mentor (2020 – current)
  • Marketing and Communication Committee, Women Lawyers Forum, Volunteer (2020-2021)
  • Hoop-Law Charity Basketball Tournament, Participant
  • YWCA Youth Mentorship Program, Mentor (2016 – 2017)
Memberships
  • Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, Member
  • The Law Society of British Columbia, Member
Publications
  • Administrative Justice: A Practitioner’s Guide, Published by LexisNexis® Canada, Contributing Author (2016)
  • Harper Grey Administrative Law Observer Newsletter, Contributing Author
  • Harper Grey Canadian Administrative Law Blog, Contributing Author
  • Harper Grey Canadian Insurance Law Blog, Past Contributing Author
  • Harper Grey Insurance Law Update Newsletter, Past Contributing Author
  • LexisNexis® Harper Grey Administrative Law Netletter™, Contributing Author
  • LexisNexis® Harper Grey Insurance Law Netletter™, Past Contributing Author

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Harper Grey continues to support West Coast LEAF Through Supporter Sponsorship of 2024 Equity Breakfast
News Harper Grey continues to support West Coast LEAF Through Supporter Sponsorship of 2024 Equity Breakfast March 14, 2024
Fishing association did not have standing to advance argument that Minister of Fisheries and Oceans breached its constitutional duty to consult with Indigenous stakeholders before making decision to geographically divide a lobster fishing area in Atlantic Ocean
Fishing association did not have standing to advance argument that Minister of Fisheries and Oceans breached its constitutional duty to consult with Indigenous stakeholders before making decision to geographically divide a lobster fishing area in Atlantic Ocean Administrative Law Blog Fishing association did not have standing to advance argument that Minister of Fisheries and Oceans breached its constitutional duty to consult with Indigenous stakeholders before making decision to geographically divide a lobster fishing area in Atlantic Ocean by Kara Hill
December 27, 2023
Nigel Trevethan and Kara Hill present at BCPMA Annual Scientific Seminar
Nigel Trevethan and Kara Hill present at BCPMA Annual Scientific Seminar Nigel Trevethan and Kara Hill present at BCPMA Annual Scientific Seminar Events & Presentations Nigel Trevethan and Kara Hill present at BCPMA Annual Scientific Seminar by Nigel Trevethan* and Kara Hill
October 3, 2023
Kara Hill, recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada 2024
Kara Hill, recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada 2024 News Kara Hill, recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada 2024 by Kara Hill
September 5, 2023
Airbnb succeeds in quashing IPC’s order concerning public disclosure of Vancouver hosts’ personal addresses as potential risks of disclosure not reasonably considered
Airbnb succeeds in quashing IPC’s order concerning public disclosure of Vancouver hosts’ personal addresses as potential risks of disclosure not reasonably considered Administrative Law Blog Airbnb succeeds in quashing IPC’s order concerning public disclosure of Vancouver hosts’ personal addresses as potential risks of disclosure not reasonably considered by Kara Hill
August 29, 2023
Landlord who failed to move into her condo after evicting her tenant due to a change of moving plans arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic was ordered to pay the tenant a full year’s rent in compensation
Landlord who failed to move into her condo after evicting her tenant due to a change of moving plans arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic was ordered to pay the tenant a full year’s rent in compensation Administrative Law Blog Landlord who failed to move into her condo after evicting her tenant due to a change of moving plans arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic was ordered to pay the tenant a full year’s rent in compensation by Kara Hill
May 16, 2023
HRT’s decision to summarily dismiss complaint set aside in part because of its failure to consider new medical evidence about complainant’s diagnosis that had been provided after the employer’s impugned decisions had been made
HRT’s decision to summarily dismiss complaint set aside in part because of its failure to consider new medical evidence about complainant’s diagnosis that had been provided after the employer’s impugned decisions had been made Administrative Law Blog HRT’s decision to summarily dismiss complaint set aside in part because of its failure to consider new medical evidence about complainant’s diagnosis that had been provided after the employer’s impugned decisions had been made by Kara Hill
May 16, 2023
Court of Appeal agrees it was not patently unreasonable for BC Human Rights Tribunal to summarily dismiss appellant’s discrimination complaint following his termination for using dating apps to hook up with male students on campus where he worked
Court of Appeal agrees it was not patently unreasonable for BC Human Rights Tribunal to summarily dismiss appellant’s discrimination complaint following his termination for using dating apps to hook up with male students on campus where he worked Administrative Law Blog Court of Appeal agrees it was not patently unreasonable for BC Human Rights Tribunal to summarily dismiss appellant’s discrimination complaint following his termination for using dating apps to hook up with male students on campus where he worked by Kara Hill
November 15, 2022
Small claims action dismissed after claimant’s failure to appear at settlement conference due to not seeing the notice of settlement conference in the mail during its COVID-related closure. Application to set that dismissal order aside was brought several months later and dismissed due to claimant’s lack of diligence
Small claims action dismissed after claimant’s failure to appear at settlement conference due to not seeing the notice of settlement conference in the mail during its COVID-related closure. Application to set that dismissal order aside was brought several months later and dismissed due to claimant’s lack of diligence Administrative Law Blog Small claims action dismissed after claimant’s failure to appear at settlement conference due to not seeing the notice of settlement conference in the mail during its COVID-related closure. Application to set that dismissal order aside was brought several months later and dismissed due to claimant’s lack of diligence by Kara Hill
November 15, 2022
Court rules public health order banning indoor religious gatherings are a justified infringement on Charter rights to freedom of religion and expression
Court rules public health order banning indoor religious gatherings are a justified infringement on Charter rights to freedom of religion and expression Administrative Law Blog Court rules public health order banning indoor religious gatherings are a justified infringement on Charter rights to freedom of religion and expression by Kara Hill
April 20, 2021
Human Rights Tribunal can refuse to accept complaints for filing if facts do not allege, beyond the realm of conjecture, a contravention of the Code
Human Rights Tribunal can refuse to accept complaints for filing if facts do not allege, beyond the realm of conjecture, a contravention of the Code Administrative Law Blog Human Rights Tribunal can refuse to accept complaints for filing if facts do not allege, beyond the realm of conjecture, a contravention of the Code by Kara Hill
April 20, 2021
Court confirms no breach of procedural fairness rights in party not being able to cross-examine witness when party had not specifically requested to do so
Court confirms no breach of procedural fairness rights in party not being able to cross-examine witness when party had not specifically requested to do so Administrative Law Blog Court confirms no breach of procedural fairness rights in party not being able to cross-examine witness when party had not specifically requested to do so by Kara Hill
January 19, 2021
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Harper Grey continues to support West Coast LEAF Through Supporter Sponsorship of 2024 Equity Breakfast
News Harper Grey continues to support West Coast LEAF Through Supporter Sponsorship of 2024 Equity Breakfast March 14, 2024
Fishing association did not have standing to advance argument that Minister of Fisheries and Oceans breached its constitutional duty to consult with Indigenous stakeholders before making decision to geographically divide a lobster fishing area in Atlantic Ocean
Fishing association did not have standing to advance argument that Minister of Fisheries and Oceans breached its constitutional duty to consult with Indigenous stakeholders before making decision to geographically divide a lobster fishing area in Atlantic Ocean Administrative Law Blog Fishing association did not have standing to advance argument that Minister of Fisheries and Oceans breached its constitutional duty to consult with Indigenous stakeholders before making decision to geographically divide a lobster fishing area in Atlantic Ocean by Kara Hill
December 27, 2023
Nigel Trevethan and Kara Hill present at BCPMA Annual Scientific Seminar
Nigel Trevethan and Kara Hill present at BCPMA Annual Scientific Seminar Nigel Trevethan and Kara Hill present at BCPMA Annual Scientific Seminar Events & Presentations Nigel Trevethan and Kara Hill present at BCPMA Annual Scientific Seminar by Nigel Trevethan* and Kara Hill
October 3, 2023
Kara Hill, recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada 2024
Kara Hill, recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada 2024 News Kara Hill, recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada 2024 by Kara Hill
September 5, 2023