Kathleen Nielsen is an Associate Lawyer at Cooper Regel LLP with a broad litigation practice. She appears regularly before the Alberta Court of Justiceand the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, representing clients in chambers applications, mediations, case conferences, and trials. Kathleen brings experience across a range of practice areas, including administrative, constitutional, municipal, elections,and Indigenous law. She is known for her strong research and written advocacy skills, as well as her practical, client-focused approach to resolving complex legal issues. Before joining Cooper Regel, Kathleen managed her own litigation files and represented clients in a variety of proceedings, developing a well-roundedadvocacy practice. She has also acted in roles supporting Indigenous governance and municipal enforcement, giving her valuable insight into the intersection of law, policy, and community. Kathleen is actively involved in the legal community and volunteers with the Edmonton Community Legal Clinic, where she provides summary legal adviceand contributes to public legal education. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London and graduate law degrees from the University of Toronto and Temple University, along with a certificate in Indigenous Peoples and Canadian Law from OsgoodeHall Law School. Shei s also fluent in Japanese and functionally fluent in French.