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Farah Ismail is a nurse-lawyer and senior vice-president and chief legal, privacy, and compliance officer at SE Health, one of Canada’s leading healthcare organizations. Recognized for her legal expertise and strategic leadership, she has spent two decades navigating complex legal, regulatory, governance, privacy, and compliance matters while advancing innovation and operational excellence across the healthcare sector.
Combining deep healthcare expertise with legal acumen, Ismail has led large-scale transformational initiatives, influenced policy and governance reform, and helped organizations manage risk while improving quality, safety, and access to care. She is widely respected for translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical strategies that support organizational growth, innovation, and accountability, including the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
A published author, sought-after speaker, and dedicated volunteer, she serves on several boards and is committed to advancing healthcare in Canada.
Ismail holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing from Western University and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Windsor. She is a skilled Privacy Officer and holds an Institute of Corporate Directors designation, a Fellowship in Regulatory Excellence from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, as well as a National Health Fellowship through McMaster University’s Health Leadership Academy.
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Farah Ismail
Senior Vice-President and Chief Legal, Privacy, and Compliance Officer
SE Health
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2025–Present
Law Department Innovation Excellence Awardee, 2025 Canadian Law Awards
McCarthy Tétrault Innovation Award Finalist, 2025 Canadian General Counsel Awards
General Counsel of the Year Finalist, Goodlawyer Awards 2025
Most Innovative Legal Team Finalist, Goodlawyer Awards 2025
2025
Canadian Law Department of the Year Excellence Awardee, 2026 Canadian Law Awards
2026
Partner at Stieber Berlach LLP
2013–Present
Member of Class Proceedings Committee
2024–Present
Recognized by Best Lawyers in Class Action Litigation and Insurance Law
2025–Present
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“At this stage in my career, I’m not trying to impress clients with technical language. I’m focused on helping them make better decisions”
William Chan,
Modern Vision Planning, Sterling Mutuals Inc.
“A message is only as strong as the receiver’s ability to understand it. Good intent isn’t enough if the client can’t clearly see the benefits and trade-offs”
William Chan,
Modern Vision Planning, Sterling Mutuals Inc.
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