Truth & Reconciliation Committee

Mandate

This standing committee

• monitors and makes recommendations regarding the implementation of the Truth & Reconciliation Action Plan with a focus on:
  • education and training for CBABC members;
  • resources for law firms;
  • aboriginal leadership in the legal profession;
• bi-annually reviews the Truth & Reconciliation Action Plan and makes recommendations to the Board to update the Action Plan; and
• monitors and liaises with the Law Society of BC’s initiatives with respect to professional development, inclusion of indigenous lawyers, and any other LSBC initiatives.

John W. Gailus

Co-Chair

Cascadia Legal LLP

Victoria  BC 

Zach M. Romano

Co-Chair

Fasken

Vancouver  BC 

Mark Seebaran

Board Liaison

Ministry of Attorney General

Victoria  BC 

Laura Beaudry

Member

Mandell Pinder LLP

Vancouver  BC 

Phil Dwyer, C.M.

Member

Phil Dwyer Law

Qualicum Beach  BC 

Saul Joseph

Member

Clark Wilson LLP

Vancouver  BC 

Talia B. Magder

Member

Legal Aid BC - Vancouver

Vancouver  BC 

Louisa Winn, K.C.

Member

Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions

Vancouver  BC 

Jason Scott

Staff Liaison

Kerry L. Simmons, K.C.

Staff Liaison

Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch

Vancouver  BC