" I fight on, I fight to win."
Margaret Thatcher 1990

Kerry-Lynne Findlay, a highly respected lawyer for 26 years is a partner in the Vancouver law firm of Watson Goepel Maledy. She is also a wife and mother to three daughters and a son.

Kerry-Lynne graduated from UBC with a BA in history and political science, and then a law degree by the age of 23 years. She was appointed a Queen’s Counsel in 1999 in recognition of her outstanding community service, high ethical standards and professional stature.  Kerry-Lynne is also a Past President of the Canadian Bar Association for BC and has acted as Chair on the Vancouver City Planning Commission.

Kerry-Lynne has always been a firm believer in community service and has acted as a board member for Science World in its early years and for Junior Leagues of Canada.

She is an alumna of the Woman’s Fraternity Alpha Gamma Delta, as is her eldest daughter who recently graduated from UBC herself with a BA in history. In May 2001 at a community awards ceremony Kerry-Lynne was named YWCA Woman OF Distinction in the category of Management, the Professions and Trades.   

Kerry-Lynne is best known to her friends and colleagues as a tireless leader and articulate advocate when it comes to import public issues. As President of the CBA, Kerry-Lynne challenged the BC Government’s proposal for No-Fault Insurance. In Ottawa before the Senate and House of Commons Aboriginal Affairs Committees, Kerry-Lynne fought successfully for amendments to Federal Bill C-49, the First Nations Land Management Act. Kerry-Lynne has helped draft legislation for BC’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Act and is nationally know as the spokesperson for the Musqueam Leaseholders. Kerry-Lynne has been a National Task Force Member on Canadian Court Reform and the National Chair of Constitutional Law Section, (CBA). She’s a frequent speaker on legal, political, and societal topics, and has addressed both the prestigious Bookings Institute in Washington, DC and a International Summit on Human Rights in London, England. National and international press, national TV and radio, and national magazines such as Time, MacLeans and Homemaker have interviewed her.

Honourable Gerry St. Germain, Kerry-Lynne, John Reynolds and Randy White "Kerry-Lynne and I worked together in Ottawa to get crucial amendments to Bill C-49 to better protect homeowners from expropriation. She understands government and what it takes to get results. She is effective, a tireless worker, and she cares deeply.  Kerry-Lynne is a great campaigner, and would serve Richmond well.  She is the best choice to get Ricmond’s issues heard." The Honourable Gerry St. Germain, P.C. Senator, British Columbia	"In the 5 years since I have known Kerry-Lynne, I can say with confidence that she would serve her constituents with integrity, dedication and compassion. She knows what matters most to people". Stockwell Day, M.P. Okanagan-Coquihalla Official Opposition Foreign Affairs Critic
Kerry-Lynne speaking for her community.	At the Supreme Court of Canada.