Karen Leung is a member of the Legal Research Department at the Vancouver office of Davis LLP. Her practice is primarily focused on the preparation of research memoranda, the giving of opinions, and the preparation of arguments for submission to courts and tribunals on various areas of the law. In addition, she provides advice to clients on matters of professional regulation and privacy law compliance, and litigation support to other members of the firm.
Ms. Leung summered and articled at Davis and rejoined the firm in 2006 after practicing general civil litigation at a local Vancouver firm, where she gained experience litigating in the areas of insurance fraud, personal injury, and employment. She has appeared as counsel and co-counsel at all levels of the B.C. Courts.
Directorships, Memberships & Professional Activities
· Chair, Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, Legal Research Section (2006-2008)
· Legislative Liaison, Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, Legal Research Section (2006-2010)
· Supervising Lawyer, Advanced Legal Research, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Law (Fall 2008)
· Mentor, University of Victoria
· Member, Law Society of British Columbia
· Member, Canadian Bar Association (Legal Research, Litigation, and Privacy Sections)
Publications & Seminars
· Speaker for Canadian Association of Law Libraries 2008 Conference: "Legal Research Cost Recovery: Canadian Jurisprudence and Ethical Issues", May 27, 2008
· Co-author for The Canadian Institute: "Emerging Trends in Motor Vehicle Liability and Damage Awards", February 8, 2008
· Speaker and author for Pacific Legal Technology Conference: "60 Internet Research Tips", October 10, 2007
· Speaker for Vancouver Association of Law Librarians: "Recovery of Disbursements for Computer Research", April 19, 2007
· Speaker and author for Canadian Defence Lawyers Conference: "Videotaping Discoveries", September 29, 2004
Publications
Case Comment: McEvoy vs McEachnie - Insurance Law Bulletin January 2009
Emerging Trends in Motor Vehicle Liability and Damage Awards
Insurance Law Bulletin: Vicarious Liability Cap Now in Force in British Columbia
Insurance Law: Supreme Court of Canada Confirms Vehicle Lessors Vicariously Liable
B.C. Supreme Court Rules Compelling Disclosure of Insurance