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es and works directly with external counsel
on all of Cenovus's most significant litiga-
tion matters. In the past year, she has been
responsible for aggregating and standardiz-
ing Cenovus's litigation-management prac-
tice. She also acts as counsel or lead counsel
on matters related to an industry-leading
general partnership between Cenovus and
ConocoPhillips, for which Cenovus acts
as managing partner and operator. She has
demonstrated the ability to extend beyond
the role of legal counsel and contribute to
corporate strategy. Kate is a board direc-
tor for the Indefinite Arts Society, which
promotes opportunities for people with
developmental disabilities. She also volun-
teers with Student Legal Assistance at the
University of Calgary.
Kurt Sarno
BLAKE, CASSELS & GRAYDON LLP
> TORONTO
Kurt Sarno specializes in M&A, private
equity and joint ventures and co-leads the
private-equity group. He was the lead or
key member of teams that advised CBS
on worldwide reorganization of its Inter-
national Distribution Business; Baring
Private Equity Asia on its investment in
TELUS International; Aecon Group and
Airport Development on the sale of their
majority interest in the Quito, Ecuador In-
ternational Airport; Wynnchurch Capital
on its investment in Carson Air; Kra
Heinz on its international post-merger
integration; Holcim in its merger with La-
farge; Wynnchurch Capital on its acquisi-
tion and subsequent sale of NSC Minerals;
and CBS on the worldwide reorganization
of its outdoor advertising business. In ad-
dition, Kurt has done pro bono work for
Habitat for Humanity and fundraising for
the United Way.
Nicole K. Skuggedal
LAWSON LUNDELL LLP > VANCOUVER
Nicole Skuggedal's legal practice rang-
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