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P: (204) 926 – 4184 F: (204) 956-0625
kwittman@myersfirm.com

Karen Wittman is a partner at Myers LLP in the civil litigation department. Karen has over 20 years experience as a civil litigator dealing with issues in a broad range of areas including personal injury litigation (including historical sexual assault claims and claims for catastrophic injuries), negligence, contractual disputes, employment law, municipal law, corporate/commercial litigation, and administrative law.

Karen has appeared before all levels of court in Manitoba as well as various administrative tribunals. She brings with her a wealth of experience in litigation, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration.

Karen’s skills and expertise have earned her recognition within her field from clients and peers. She has been included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers™ Canada in the field of Administrative and Public Law. She is also a  respected speaker on topics in litigation and, for a number of years, was an instructor and learning group facilitator for the Centre for Professional Legal Education Program Bar Admission Course with the Law Society of Manitoba.

In addition to her practice, Karen is the Chair of the Manitoba Criminal Code Review Board, which makes and reviews dispositions with respect to individuals found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder or unfit to stand trial. She is also a Part Time Commissioner representing the public interest with the Workers Compensation Board Appeal Commission, an independent quasi-judicial tribunal established to deal with appeals from the Workers Compensation Board.

Karen is Past-President of the Manitoba Bar Association, former Chair of the Women Lawyers Forum, and former Chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee.