We are health lawyers
We are strong and passionate advocates for improving our healthcare system by making things simpler for those who work in it.
These are our clients
Ontario health teams, hospitals, family health teams, mental health centres, nurse practitioner-led clinics, community health centres, birth centres and all sorts of healthcare organizations.
We can fix it together
Disputes in health care are messy and complicated, and worries about the law will eat your time and sap your energy. Whatever the problem is, our experience in healthcare law will help us fix it together.
Access teachers, motivators and speakers
A disengaged and uninterested team leads to poor outcomes. Let us sparkle your people with our group and individual teaching and training.
We know health privacy
Privacy breaches can destroy clinical relationships and risk the loss of your reputation, court action, and claims for damages. You can't roll back the clock, but we will help you move forward.
We have free stuff
Tour our brains at no charge by reading our award-winning blog and take away as much as you can carry. Then raid this page for more freebies.
Our clients are located all across the province.
We work in small communities, not just the big towns. (OK, that was seven things.)
Meet the team:
Kate Dewhirst
Senior Legal Counsel kate@katedewhirst.com (416) 855 9557 Ext 221Kate is our law firm founder. She gives legal advice on system integration, privacy, risk management, and credentialing.
Kate is also an instructor in our sister company, Something Orange Training Inc.
Gillian Kafka
Senior Legal Counsel gillian@katedewhirst.com (416) 855 9557 Ext 226Gillian gives legal advice on privacy, risk management, credentialing and policy issues. Gillian has a comedian’s stand-up style and astute risk radar.
Gillian was in-house counsel at a large teaching hospital and at a leading-edge health tech company. She is also an instructor in Something Orange Training Inc.
Megan Ferrier
Senior Legal Advisor megan@katedewhirst.comMegan provides legal advice on privacy, policy, health law interpretation and statutory compliance.
She is especially good at complex strategy, in-depth research, and assessing risk and possibilities. She also develops our client products and supports our membership programmes in our sister company, Something Orange Training Inc.
Melissa Martin
Office Magician melissa@katedewhirst.com (416) 855 9557 Ext 222Melissa is in charge of operations. She’ll speak to you frequently during our relationship.
When you start with us – you’ll meet Melissa who explains what you can expect from us.
Cathryn Fallis
Office magician cathryn@katedewhirst.com (416) 855 9557 Ext 225Cathryn is in charge of scheduling, event planning and team technology. When you book a meeting or training, you’ll be in touch with Cathryn.
Cathryn also works extensively in our sister company, Something Orange Training Inc.