Overview

Partner Lorne Randa, Brownlee’s practice group leader for access to information and privacy, demonstrates a deep interest and passion in his legal specialities.

“It’s part of the roots of democracy, and the accountability and transparency of government,” he says. “I feel that we’re making a difference to these communities, helping them get through their legal issues, and protecting their interests.”

Working with clients in both Alberta and Saskatchewan, Lorne assists public bodies, including municipalities, school boards, and health organizations, on access to information and protection of privacy matters under both Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) and Saskatchewan’s Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LAFOIP Act). He also works with companies and other organizations on privacy-related issues under Alberta’ Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Municipal law is another one of his major practice areas, with a focus on planning and development issues. This includes development agreements, offsite levies, cost contributions and other infrastructure cost recovery mechanisms, subdivision approvals, and development permits.

Practice Areas

• Administrative Law
• Privacy Law
• Education Law
• Municipal Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2006 (AB); 2016 (SK)