Paralegal Excellence: Kathleen Cooper Honoured for Impact

Question: What are the key achievements of Kathleen Cooper, 2021's William J. Simpson Distinguished Paralegal Award recipient?

Answer: Kathleen Cooper has made significant strides in environmental justice through her role at the Canadian Environmental Law Association, advocating for low-income Canadians and contributing to government consultations, thereby positively impacting community well-being.

Kathleen Cooper is the Recipient of the 2021 William J.  Simpson Distinguished Paralegal Award 

Licensed in 2012, Kathleen Cooper is a senior researcher and paralegal at the Canadian Environmental Law Association, a legal aid clinic dedicated to environmental and public health for low-income Canadians.  She is a leading voice for environmental justice and contributes to consultations at all levels of government.  Her work has significantly improved the lives of low-income individuals across the country.

The William J. Simpson Distinguished Paralegal Award: Recognizing Excellence in Legal Support

The Distinguished Paralegal Award was created in 2011 and renamed in 2014 in honour of William J.  Simpson, to recognize a paralegal who has demonstrated one or more of the following criteria:

• Outstanding Professional Achievement;
• Devotion to Professional Duties;
• Adherence to Best Practices and Mentoring of Others in Best Practices;
• A History of Community Service;
• Devotion to Professional Duties;
• Personal Character that Brings Credit to the Paralegal Profession.