Law Society of BC 2023 Annual Report now available
Press Release September 26, 2024 The Law Society of BC is pleased to share our 2023 Annual Report, which contains updates on our key priorities and accomplishments of the year.…
The Law Society of BC – 2024 Annual General Meeting results
Press Release September 25, 2024 The Law Society held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. President Jeevyn Dhaliwal, KC reported on the progress made over…
Cochrane Saxberg is pleased to welcome three articling students to the firm!
Press Release September 24, 2024 We would like to provide a warm welcome to the firm, Shelby Sinclair, Jessica Prince and Naomi Dyrda! Shelby, a proud Treaty 2 member of…
Indigenous Bar Association Condemns Resolution Promoting Residential School Denialism
Press Release The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (IBA) vehemently condemns a resolution that was tabled by members of the Law Society of British Columbia for consideration at its 2024…
Notice of Bencher By-Election in the County of Vancouver (District No. 1) and Call for Nominations
Press Release September 17, 2024 The conclusion of President Jeevyn Dhaliwal, KC’s term on December 31, 2024 will create a vacancy for the position of Bencher in the County of…
To the Members of the Law Society of British Columbia RE: Proposed Member Resolution 3
Press Release September 16, 2024 The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) urges you to vote against Proposed Member Resolution 3 (“Resolution 3”), which is scheduled for a vote at…
What We’re Watching: Fall Edition – By First Peoples Law LLP
Press Release September 15, 2024 As the season starts to change, we are looking forward to slowing down and taking time to reflect. The authors and artists featured below explore…
Moose Cree FN – Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Information Sessions
Press Release September 13, 2024 DATES & LOCATIONS: CHAPLEAU SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 2:00pm – 4:00pm Curling Lounge in the Recreation Centre 4 Maple Street, Chapleau, ON MOOSONEE SEPTEMBER 30, 2024…
Statement on member resolution submitted by James I. Heller and Mark T.K. Berry
Press Release September 10, 2024 Pursuant to the Legal Profession Act, any two members of the Law Society of BC may propose a resolution for the membership to vote on…
BCFNJC Statement: Racist Resolution Proposed by Law Society of British Columbia Members Supports Residential School and Genocide Denialism – Trust and Reconciliation Will Be Broken
Press Release September 9, 2024 Okanagan syilx Territory, Westbank BC: The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) denounces and strongly opposes a resolution that has been put forward by two…
