A Voice Shaped
by Experience
Kathryn Smithen’s journey, from surviving violence to advocating for women and children—has become a powerful voice in the public conversation about family law, justice, and recovery. Explore interviews, articles, and media appearances that share her story and insights.
In the Public Eye
Featured Insights,
and Media
Kathryn’s voice and experience have resonated widely, shaping conversations on justice, trauma, and resilience. Explore published articles, interviews, and case perspectives that reflect both her expertise and her lived truth.
How Lawyers Are Portrayed in Literature and Movies
How Lawyers Are Portrayed in Literature and Movies
Beyond the Blue Dress: Letter to the Editor of Vanity Fair Magazine
Beyond the Blue Dress: Letter to the Editor of Vanity Fair Magazine
Crime and Punishment for Youth in Canada: Letter to the Editor of the Toronto Star
Crime and Punishment for Youth in Canada: Letter to the Editor of the Toronto Star
Why I Went to Law School – Ontario Bar Association’s Campaign of the “First 100 Why I Went to Law School” Stories
Why I Went to Law School – Ontario Bar Association’s Campaign of the “First 100 Why I Went to Law School” Stories
Law Times Top Newsmakers in 2011
Law Times Top Newsmakers in 2011
We are the Dead: Months’ long Maclean’s investigation into domestic violence in Canada
We are the Dead: Months’ long Maclean’s investigation into domestic violence in Canada
Family Law Can Be A Dangerous Job
Family Law Can Be A Dangerous Job
Lawyer Turns Her Life Around to be Able to Serve Others
Lawyer Turns Her Life Around to be Able to Serve Others
CBC Radio Show: Definitely not the Opera: Looking at the Law from Both Sides
CBC Radio Show: Definitely not the Opera: Looking at the Law from Both Sides
Law Society Panel Convinced She Would Bring Credit to the Profession
Law Society Panel Convinced She Would Bring Credit to the Profession
Changing the Law Isn’t Changing the System
Changing the Law Isn’t Changing the System
Kathryn L. Smithen appears as an invited Witness at the Standing Committee on Justice & Human Rights at the House of Commons in Ottawa
Kathryn L. Smithen appears as an invited Witness at the Standing Committee on Justice & Human Rights at the House of Commons in Ottawa
Arthur Herbert Smithen
Arthur Herbert Smithen
As Seen In
National Media
