Statement

Kelsey Meyer, KC is running for re-election as a Bencher to provide balanced, thoughtful leadership at a time of increasing polarization in the legal profession and society generally. She aims to apply thoughtful and open-minded communication and decision-making skills to the role of Bencher.

Kelsey has over 24 years of experience advising clients in complex commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring matters, and is a partner and co-head of the Restructuring and Insolvency group at Bennett Jones LLP, having spent her entire career with the firm.  She has appeared before all levels of court in Canada. She is an appointed member of the Insolvency Institute of Canada, and serves on its Intervention Committee. Kelsey is recognized by Canadian and cross-border legal directories, and has a proven track record of hard work and dedication to her clients, colleagues and community. She brings this same discipline to the role of a Bencher.

Kelsey is committed to serving her community. She was first elected as a Bencher for the 2024 to 2027 term, having previously served as a member of the Law Society’s Lawyer Competence Committee. She now chairs the Lawyer Competence and Ethics Committee, and serves as a member of the Law Society’s Nominating Committee and its Policy and Regulatory Reform Committee.  She has previously volunteered with the Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society, on her son’s school council, as a director of Champions Career Centre, which assists people with disabilities in finding employment, and with the Ukrainian Canadian Bar Association. Over the course of her career at Bennett Jones, Kelsey has acted as a principal to 9 articling students and as a formal mentor to 12 associates.  She was appointed as King’s Counsel in 2026.

Kelsey is a resolute leader by example with a collaborative, hands-on style. She encourages those around her to learn, grow and work together. She knows how to solve highly complex legal issues and when to be decisive. Lawyers and clients appreciate Kelsey as a dedicated, hard-working and collegial team member. She has a fierce commitment to what is right and is devoted to building and maintaining a positive work culture.

Kelsey was born and raised in Lethbridge. She and her husband enjoy spending time with their eleven-year-old son.