Katie M. Newman

Katie M. Newman

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2025
Awarded Practice Areas
Alternative Dispute Resolution Privacy and Data Security Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Alternative Dispute Resolution Privacy and Data Security Law
Katie M. Newman
Katie M. Newman
Saskatoon, SK
Works at
McKercher LLP

28 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Katie is an associate in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office.

Katie maintains a general civil litigation practice with a primary focus on insurance defence and health law. She has appeared before all levels of court in Saskatchewan, as well as various administrative tribunals. As part of her practice, Katie has a particular focus in privacy law, advising clients from a broad range of industries on information privacy, access to information, data sharing, privacy law interpretation and compliance.

Prior to joining McKercher LLP, Katie was an associate at another Western Canadian law firm, practicing primarily in the areas of civil litigation, privacy and cybersecurity.

Before attending law school, Katie earned a Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance from McGill University and was an active orchestral and chamber musician in both Montreal and her hometown of Regina. During her legal studies, Katie competed on the Gale Cup Moot Team and the International Academy of Dispute Resolution Mediation Moot Team and volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada.

Works at
McKercher LLP

28 Best Lawyers awards

McKercher LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Saskatchewan, Juris Doctor (with Distinction), graduated 2020
  • McGill University, Bachelor of Music, graduated 2016

Affiliations

  • Saskatoon Bar Association - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Privacy and Data Security Law

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