Elizabeth lyall, K.C.

EMAIL: elyall@cmbmediation.com
ASSISTANT: Valentina Quinn

Elizabeth practiced law as trial counsel for 37 years. Elizabeth gained a broad background in many areas of the law and has a comprehensive understanding of the litigation process. As counsel, Elizabeth participated in hundreds of mediations, representing the interests of her clients. It was with this background that Elizabeth became a strong believer in the benefits of alternate dispute resolution.

Elizabeth began her transition from counsel to mediator in 2018 when she took formal mediation training and commenced dedicating a portion of her practice to mediating disputes. In 2022 Elizabeth left her law practice and joined CMB as a full-time mediator. Elizabeth is delighted to now dedicate all her working time to assisting parties to resolve their disputes through mediation.

Elizabeth’s background includes thousands of hours of volunteer time spent on various law-related and community Boards and Committees. Elizabeth was awarded a Canadian Bar Association Community Service Award in recognition of her years of charitable service. As well, for 10 years she volunteered as an adjunct professor at UBC Law School, where she taught Civil Procedure.

Elizabeth’s broad legal and experiential background has positioned her well to assist parties in many areas including insurance (life, disability, AD&D, creditor, critical illness, fire, product liability, and occupier’s liability), transportation (railway, maritime, and motor vehicle), professional liability, and general contract disputes. In her mediation practice, Elizabeth frequently handles cases involving employment disputes, host liability, medical malpractice, defamation, and sexual assault.

In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys the company of her husband, children and friends; cooking; hosting events; skiing at Whistler in the winter; power boating in the summer; and travelling.

Education

  • 1985 - Bachelor of Laws, University of Windsor

  • 1986 - Called to the Bar

  • 2018 - Harvard Law School Executive Programme, “Mediating Disputes,” Boston

  • 2019 - Stitt Feld Handy, “Advanced ADR Workshop,” Ottawa

work experience

  • 1985 - 1989     Articled Student and Associate, Davis & Company (now DLA Piper LLP)

  • 1989 - 1994     Associate, Russell & DuMoulin (now Fasken LLP)

  • 1994 - 2022    Partner, Fasken LLP

  • 2022 - Now Mediator, CMB Mediation & Arbitration

ADR-Related Affiliations, Activities & Recognition

  • 2011 Appointed Queen’s Counsel (now King’s Counsel)

  • 2020 - 2023 Best Lawyers in Canada, recognized in insurance law

  • 2022 International Academy of Mediators conference attendee, Montreal

  • 2015, 2019, 2021, 2022 Lectured on Mediation at the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association claims conference

  • 2024 International Academy of Mediators conference attendee, Seattle

  • 2025 International Academy of Mediators Conference attendee, Australia

  • 2025 Inducted as a member of the Canadian Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

Law Related Professional Activities

  • 1994 - 1996     Elected Member of the Executive, Vancouver Bar Association

  • 1994 - 2000     Elected Member of Council, Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch

  • 1994 - 2004     Adjunct Professor, Civil Litigation, University of British Columbia Faculty of Law

  • 1999 - 2011     Director, Vice President, President, Canadian Bar Insurance Association

  • 2002 - 2008     Elected Member of Council, Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch

  • 2007 - 2011     Director, Chancery Reinsurance Limited (Barbados)

  • 2009 - 2015     Director, Vice President, President, Canadian Bar Association Financial

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