Kate Bake-Paterson
About Kate Bake-Paterson
Kate Bake-Paterson is a lawyer based in Vancouver, BC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2019. Kate Bake-Paterson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Charities / Non-Profit Law
Current Firm: DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Location: Vancouver, BC
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