Katherine Carre

Katherine Carre is a sought-after charity and not-for-profit lawyer in Canada. She advises a diverse portfolio of charitable organizations and not-for-profit corporations across a full range of corporate matters, from incorporation to mergers, asset transfers, amalgamations and dissolutions. As National Co-Leader of BLG’s Charities and Not-for-Profits Group, Katherine delivers strategic guidance that protects organizations' interests while advancing their missions.

With over a decade of specialized experience, Katherine helps organizations navigate their most intricate legal challenges, from contentious member disputes to large-scale mergers, while managing complex regulatory landscapes for educational institutions, social clubs, and trade associations.

Katherine has established herself as a go-to advisor for governance restructuring, fiduciary advisory services and commercial contract negotiation. She regularly attends board meetings to resolve the most challenging governance situations.

Katherine is recognized by notable publications like Chambers Canada and the Canadian Legal Lexpert. She currently serves as Chair of the Ontario Bar Association's Charity and Not-for-Profit Law Section and is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association's Charities and Not-for-Profit Law Section. Beyond her legal practice, she serves as a director of Belmont House - Toronto, a charitable retirement and long-term care home for seniors, and actively contributes to numerous pro bono initiatives. She is a frequent speaker in the not-for-profit sector, sharing her insights on governance best practices and regulatory compliance.