Bencher Voter Guide
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Kyle Kawanami, KC

District
Edmonton
Organization
Emery Jamieson LLP
Location
Edmonton
Call year
2007
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Positions

Position summaries interpret each candidate's statements. They aren't the candidates' own words and haven't been endorsed by them. How positions are assessed

Not stated: The statement does not provide enough topic-specific evidence. It does not mean opposition or lack of relevant experience.

AI

AI and the Practice of Law

Recognizes that emerging technologies may be very useful but says they must be carefully monitored. AI is not explicitly named.

Explicit
  • Broader technology adoption and oversight
Evidence and limits

Explicit · Policy principle. A relevant principle, priority, issue recognition or reported practice is directly expressed. This does not necessarily mean a specific policy change is proposed.

The legal profession faces constant challenges, both from societal factors as well as from new emerging technologies.  While these technologies may be incredibly useful, they must be carefully monitored.

The candidate expresses a benefit-and-oversight principle for emerging technology.

What this doesn't show

  • The statement does not identify a monitoring mechanism or an AI-specific rule.
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A2J

Access to Justice through Allied Professionals

Not stated.

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Candidate statement

As published on the candidate's Law Society of Alberta election profile.

The rule of law is a foundational aspect of our society and pillar of our profession.

Self regulation is a tremendous privilege, a privilege which requires dedicated benchers to serve their role with the regulator in furtherance of the public interest.

The legal profession faces constant challenges, both from societal factors as well as from new emerging technologies.  While these technologies may be incredibly useful, they must be carefully monitored.

I have devoted a significant amount of time, albeit in different capacities, to legal public service.

I believe that my professional and volunteer experience illustrates a number of attributes listed as competencies which would benefit the bencher table.