Kyla Lee has been named DUI Lawyer of the Year 2025 (British Columbia) by Acquisition International as part of their prestigious Influential Businesswoman Awards. This honour recognizes her leadership in impaired driving defence, her commitment to constitutional advocacy, and her continued impact on justice in British Columbia.
The Influential Businesswoman Awards are dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary achievements of women who are reshaping the professional landscape. Presented by Acquisition International—a global business publication with a readership of over 85,000—the awards highlight female leaders who have broken barriers, redefined success, and inspired change across their industries.
Kyla’s legal career has been marked by fearless courtroom advocacy, groundbreaking constitutional challenges, and an unwavering focus on civil liberties. As a lawyer at Acumen Law Corporation, she has led the way in challenging Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs) and holding the government accountable in its administration of roadside justice.
Her DUI defence work is known across Canada. Kyla has successfully defended countless drivers facing immediate roadside prohibitions, criminal impaired driving charges, refusal allegations, and Notice of Intent to Prohibit letters. She is frequently consulted by media and legal professionals for her expertise in roadside testing procedures, breath demand legality, and Charter violations in DUI cases. Her thorough understanding of both the science and the law behind impaired driving investigations has helped establish her as one of the country’s most sought-after lawyers in this area.
This award underscores her belief that justice must be accessible, rights must be protected, and leadership should be used to create space for others to succeed. Kyla’s work continues to shape the law and inspire the next generation of women in legal practice.
This award is a reflection of the values she brings to every case — courage, innovation, and an unshakable commitment to fairness.
Congratulations to Kyla on this well-earned recognition.
