Family Law Family Law Arbitration Family Law Mediation
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Winnipeg.
Patricia C. Lane K.C.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Partner
- Admitted to the Bar, 1984, Manitoba; 1992, Ontario.
- University of Saskatchewan.
- University of Alberta (B.A., 1979; LL.B., 1982).
- Mediation, Arbitration and Collaborative Law training.
- Appointed Queen's Counsel (2019).
- Canadian Bar Association Cecilia I. Johnstone Outstanding Service Award (2015).
- Lexpert Zenith Award: Celebrating Women Leaders in the Legal Profession (2013).
- MBA Isabel Ross (MacLean) Hunt Award (2013).
- University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award (2012).
- Canadian Bar Association SOGIC Ally Award (2010).
- Manitoba Bar Association and Pro Bono Public Interest Project Certificate of Recognition (2005).
- Manitoba Bar Association Equality Award (2005).
- Governor General’s Silver Jubilee Medal (2002).
- 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 international multi-week programs (2020)
- Family Law Modernization Table, invited member (2019).
- Family Law Reform Advisory Committee, appointed member (2017, 2018).
- Taylor McCaffrey Management Committee (2010-2016).
- National Family Law Bi-Annual conference, Co-Presenter on "Family Law Lawyers as Agents of Reason" (2015).
- Career Women Interaction, Women in Leadership conference moderator and presenting on "Creating Change" (2013).
- Canadian Bar Association National Conference, Presenter on "Law Firm Management" and "The Use of Gender Inclusive Language" (2013)
- Canadian Bar Association, Women Lawyers Forum, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2006-2013).
- 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).
- Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba: Instructor of Clinical Family Law Course (2002-2010), Instructor of Advanced Family Law Course (2000-2002), Seminar leader for Advocacy Course (1994-2000).
- Manitoba Bar Association, Women Lawyers’ Forum, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2006-2013).
- Manitoba Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2005-2007).
- The Non-Defensive Voice Inc., Co-Chair (2010-present).
- The Non-Defensive Voice International, an Oregon corporation; co-Vice-President (2010-present).
- Collaborative Practice Manitoba, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2004-2010).
- Mental Health Review Board, Panelist Chair (2004-2013).
- First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, Shared Ministry Team (2011-present), Youth Advisor (1988-2010), Past President and Member of Board (2002-2006).
- Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, Chair of Legal and Marketing Committees (2000-2002).
- Women’s Employment Counseling Service Inc. and Immigrant Women’s Employment Counseling Service Inc., Board (1996-1999).
- Law Society of Manitoba and Manitoba Bar Association: Presenter on various family law and human rights topics.
- Collaborative Practice Manitoba.
- Collaborative Professionals of Canada.
- International Association of Collaborative Professionals.
- Manitoba Bar Association.
- Canadian Bar Association.
Overview
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Family Law, Winnipeg, Canada (2026)
- Family Law, Winnipeg, Canada (2019)
- Family Law, Winnipeg, Canada (2017)
- Family Law, Winnipeg, Canada (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Family Law
- Family Law Arbitration
- Family Law Mediation
Awards:
Manitoba Bar Association Equality Award 2005
Manitoba Bar Association Isabel Ross (MacLean) Hunt Award 2013
Lexpert Zenith Award: Celebrating Women Leaders in the Legal Profession 2013
- Appointed Queen's Counsel 2019
- Canadian Bar Association Cecilia I. Johnstone Outstanding Service Award 2015
- Canadian Bar Association SOGIC Ally Award 2010 for advancing cause of equality of LGBTTQ persons
- Governor General's Silver Jubilee Medal for commitment to community 2002
- Manitoba Bar Association and Pro Bono Public Interest Project Certificate for representation on cases seeking employment benefits and equal marriage case for Manitoba
- University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award 2012
News & Media
Additional Information
- Areas of Practice
Family Law
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