Acuitas Therapeutics’ Chief Legal Officer Miranda Lam Appointed as King’s Counsel

Miranda Lam, Chief Legal Officer & Vice President, Business Development at Acuitas Therapeutics, has been appointed as King’s Counsel in British Columbia. The King’s Counsel appointment recognizes lawyers who demonstrate professional integrity, good character and excellence in the practice of law, and have distinguished themselves by their counsel and exemplary contributions to the legal profession and community at large. Only seven percent of practising members of the B.C. bar are awarded the King’s Counsel designation at any time.

Dr. Thomas Madden, President & CEO of Acuitas Therapeutics, said, “Miranda is an exceptional legal mind and a key member of our executive team. Her commitment to professional excellence and to contributing to her community – especially in areas of diversity and inclusion – is unparalleled. On behalf of the Acuitas team, I would like to congratulate Miranda and all of the recipients of this prestigious distinction.”

Ms. Lam is an experienced commercial litigator, and before joining Acuitas, she was an equity partner at McCarthy Tétrault. She is widely recognized as a service-led business and community leader. Ms. Lam currently serves as the co-vice-chair of the Board of Governors of the University of British Columbia, as well as the boards of BC Cancer Foundation, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, and UBC Properties Trust. A long-time champion of diversity, equity and inclusion, Ms. Lam is committed to mentorship within the legal profession. She has volunteered with several organizations, such as the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, The Advocates’ Society, and as a guest lecturer at Peter A. Allard School of Law.