Patricia Towler
President & Chief Executive Officer, Chief Legal Officer at CPA Nova Scotia- Claim this Profile
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Christopher McHardy
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Patti, who I found thoughtful, strategic and personable. I was always impressed how objective Patti was in respect of significant matters that affected her organization. Her ability to avoid being partisan allowed her to apply her excellent legal skills and very sound judgment in a way that ensured that the organization was not at risk of a shallow analysis, or a rash or reactive decision. Her objectivity and good judgment, however, take nothing away from her loyalty and the best interests of her organization. Patti takes the time to listen and ensures she has the information necessary to make an optimal decision, yet she is quick, decisive and often comes up with creative solutions to complex problems. I highly recommend Patti!
Kevin Unger
Everyone says they’re a strategist, but in reality, you meet very few people who are genuinely good at it. Patti is one of those. Working closely with her for years, I’ve seen her navigate all stages of the planning cycle. When faced with a seemingly impossible situation, she consistently produces solutions that are elegant in their simplicity, yet backed up by robust data. Her insight has a keenness about it that dispels the noise and fuss usually associated with hard decisions: she knows the questions to ask, the people to involve and how to breakdown a strategy to its tactical components.
Christopher McHardy
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Patti, who I found thoughtful, strategic and personable. I was always impressed how objective Patti was in respect of significant matters that affected her organization. Her ability to avoid being partisan allowed her to apply her excellent legal skills and very sound judgment in a way that ensured that the organization was not at risk of a shallow analysis, or a rash or reactive decision. Her objectivity and good judgment, however, take nothing away from her loyalty and the best interests of her organization. Patti takes the time to listen and ensures she has the information necessary to make an optimal decision, yet she is quick, decisive and often comes up with creative solutions to complex problems. I highly recommend Patti!
Kevin Unger
Everyone says they’re a strategist, but in reality, you meet very few people who are genuinely good at it. Patti is one of those. Working closely with her for years, I’ve seen her navigate all stages of the planning cycle. When faced with a seemingly impossible situation, she consistently produces solutions that are elegant in their simplicity, yet backed up by robust data. Her insight has a keenness about it that dispels the noise and fuss usually associated with hard decisions: she knows the questions to ask, the people to involve and how to breakdown a strategy to its tactical components.
Christopher McHardy
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Patti, who I found thoughtful, strategic and personable. I was always impressed how objective Patti was in respect of significant matters that affected her organization. Her ability to avoid being partisan allowed her to apply her excellent legal skills and very sound judgment in a way that ensured that the organization was not at risk of a shallow analysis, or a rash or reactive decision. Her objectivity and good judgment, however, take nothing away from her loyalty and the best interests of her organization. Patti takes the time to listen and ensures she has the information necessary to make an optimal decision, yet she is quick, decisive and often comes up with creative solutions to complex problems. I highly recommend Patti!
Kevin Unger
Everyone says they’re a strategist, but in reality, you meet very few people who are genuinely good at it. Patti is one of those. Working closely with her for years, I’ve seen her navigate all stages of the planning cycle. When faced with a seemingly impossible situation, she consistently produces solutions that are elegant in their simplicity, yet backed up by robust data. Her insight has a keenness about it that dispels the noise and fuss usually associated with hard decisions: she knows the questions to ask, the people to involve and how to breakdown a strategy to its tactical components.
Christopher McHardy
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Patti, who I found thoughtful, strategic and personable. I was always impressed how objective Patti was in respect of significant matters that affected her organization. Her ability to avoid being partisan allowed her to apply her excellent legal skills and very sound judgment in a way that ensured that the organization was not at risk of a shallow analysis, or a rash or reactive decision. Her objectivity and good judgment, however, take nothing away from her loyalty and the best interests of her organization. Patti takes the time to listen and ensures she has the information necessary to make an optimal decision, yet she is quick, decisive and often comes up with creative solutions to complex problems. I highly recommend Patti!
Kevin Unger
Everyone says they’re a strategist, but in reality, you meet very few people who are genuinely good at it. Patti is one of those. Working closely with her for years, I’ve seen her navigate all stages of the planning cycle. When faced with a seemingly impossible situation, she consistently produces solutions that are elegant in their simplicity, yet backed up by robust data. Her insight has a keenness about it that dispels the noise and fuss usually associated with hard decisions: she knows the questions to ask, the people to involve and how to breakdown a strategy to its tactical components.
Credentials
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Certified In House Counsel (CIC.C)
Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto; Canadian Bar AssociationOct, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
BC Human Resources Management AssociationDec, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CPA Nova Scotia
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Canada
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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President & Chief Executive Officer, Chief Legal Officer
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Aug 2015 - Present
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Regent College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President & General Counsel
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2004 - 2015
As Vice President & General Counsel at Regent College, I led an accomplished team of professionals in External Relations, including student recruitment and retention, marketing and communications, alumni relations, and conferences. I also handled all of the College's legal affairs and government relations, and served on the executive cabinet, providing strategic advice to the College's President and Board. As Vice President & General Counsel at Regent College, I led an accomplished team of professionals in External Relations, including student recruitment and retention, marketing and communications, alumni relations, and conferences. I also handled all of the College's legal affairs and government relations, and served on the executive cabinet, providing strategic advice to the College's President and Board.
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RSA
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Litigation Counsel
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2001 - 2004
My practice focused on the defence of insurance litigation in British Columbia and Alberta. My practice focused on the defence of insurance litigation in British Columbia and Alberta.
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Norton Rose Fulbright
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Barrister & Solicitor
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Jan 1996 - Aug 2001
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Stewart McKelvey
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Canada
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Law Practice
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300 - 400 Employee
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Barrister & Solicitor
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1989 - 1995
Civil litigation practice, including insurance defence, human rights and commercial litigation. Civil litigation practice, including insurance defence, human rights and commercial litigation.
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Canada
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Law Student
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May 1987 - Aug 1988
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Education
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University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Certified In House Counsel -
Sauder School of Business
Executive Leadership -
Stanford University
Stanford Executive Program for Non Profit Leaders -
Regent College
Graduate Diploma in Theology -
University of San Diego
Master of Laws (LLM), International Law -
Dalhousie University - Schulich School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD), Law -
University of King's College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Economics