About the Conflict of Interest Commissioner

Judy Burke, Q.C., was appointed Conflict of Interest Commissioner on January 1, 2020, following a recent move from Calgary where she was a founding partner in a law firm specializing in litigation and insolvency law. Judy was active in the Alberta legal community, serving on the Practice Review Committee and teaching in legal education programs. She served on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters Calgary, including a term as board chair, and provided legal advice to underserved women at a women's centre.

While not originally from the Island, Judy's husband was raised in eastern PEI and before relocating they were frequent visitors for more than 25 years.

Judy had a successful nursing career prior to studying law and held a number of leadership positions in that profession. She is currently a member of the Law Society of PEI and volunteers her time as a member of the Ethics Committee.