2 months! You may be wondering where I went. Actually, you probably weren’t wondering anything because like me you have probably been trying to figure out how to navigate the waters of your new life! I’ve been thinking. Reflecting. Worrying (a little). Creating. Rejuvenating. Today is the 4th anniversary of our health law firm. A… Read more »
The global pandemic COVID-19 has left us all feeling unsettled at best. Some of us have no work. Some of us have too much work. Regardless of what camp you find yourself in – I thought this might be a message worth sharing. I was reminded this morning that I cannot be all things to… Read more »
I was interviewed by my friend and coach Teresa Easler for her Truth in High Heels Podcast. In this episode we cover: Why I identify as an “entrepreneur” even more than as a “lawyer” How I chose to specialize in healthcare law Following my values through opportunities and tragedies What I did after I discovered… Read more »
Thrilled to have been interviewed by the Law Society of Ontario for their first podcast episode of Things CAN Change for the Coach and Advisor Network. Click here to listen. I have been a coach and advisor with the Law Society since 2016. They were interviewing me about my practice, how things in my practice… Read more »
Time flies when you are having fun! We have a lot to celebrate this year: The first big announcement is the addition of another lawyer to our team. Megan Ferrier joined me in June. Megan is the kind of lawyer everyone wants on their team. She is brilliant and kind. Having another legal brain around… Read more »
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario just announced they will be in Waterloo on May 31. If you are a health care organization or a child welfare entity (who will become subject to privacy rules in January 2020) it is always a good idea to attend these kinds of sessions –… Read more »
Tis the season for reflection of the year that’s been and anticipation of the year to come. How will you define success for 2019? That was the question posed to a group of over 100 lawyers at a course I launched with the Law Society of Ontario in December. The responses were personal and varied: Attend yoga… Read more »
I was scrolling around on social media the other day and there was a challenge posed by Twitter: “Pick two words from your bio. It’s your next tattoo.” For me, that’s easy to answer. Anyone who has attended training with me knows my signature phrase, “it depends“. When my health care clients ask me questions,… Read more »
So very excited to share with you my brand new video series for Privacy Officers in the health sector. And it is FREE! Watch this video for all the information and to sign up Free Privacy Officer Training Video Series
Thrilled to be celebrating 2 years at Kate Dewhirst Health Law and Law2Life Coaching. This year has been amazing and also very difficult. When asked, I’ve been answering, “It’s been the best of times and the worst of times.” The BEST! We welcomed dozens of new clients. The heart of our work is serving healthcare… Read more »
Free webinars - advance registration needed
Whether you're an experienced privacy officer or new in the field, pick Kate’s brain for free for an hour, in this live webinar. No charge, but you’ll need to register in advance.
For Privacy Officers within healthcare organizations.
This course focuses on how to become a more confident privacy officer and gives you the tools to document your privacy program. Full details and registration here...
For Privacy Officers within healthcare organizations
This is an annual membership program that takes theory into practice and tackles real life scenarios to build Privacy Officer skills.
Full details and registration here.
For Primary Care clinics, Hospitals, Community Agencies, Public Health Units, Schools, Police departments
Kate trains health professionals from many more health care organizations how being privacy-respectful can improve therapeutic relationships. More details...
Part of Kate’s monthly webinar series.
Our April program will address how to run a meeting and in May we discuss the legal pit of doom in having your employees also as your patients.
Full details of the 2021 webinar series and registration here.
For Privacy Designates in the child welfare sector including children's aid societies and indigenous children's well-being centres
We focus on how to implement Part X of the Child Youth and Family Services Act in your organization.
Full details and registration here.
Kate is presenting at the Osgoode Health Law Certificate on March 11 on Privacy Issues
Kate says:
My mission is bringing the law to life. I make legal theory understandable, accessible and fun! I’m available and love to work for all organizations in the healthcare sector across Ontario and beyond.
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