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The Vancouver Bar Association was established in 1892, under the name of the Vancouver Law Association. In 1945, the Association was formally incorporated.

Its goals included the improvement of statute law and rules of practice in the courts, the maintenance of social etiquette and the establishment of a law library. In 1912, the Society was renamed the Vancouver Bar Association. The goals of the organization included the protection of interests of members of the legal profession and cooperation with other bars in B.C. Membership was open to all lawy

ers in the Lower Mainland. The goals of the Association included: the advancement and protection of members of the legal profession; the development of high standards of legal education and training; the publication of papers, journals and books which promote the Association; the provision of legal services for people of the city of Vancouver. The Association's other activities included a lawyer referral service, legal assistance, continuing legal education, the publication of The Advocate and the establishment of the Lawyer's Inn.

11/17/2023

Meeting the candidates running for election to the VBA Board at our AGM:

Daniel Babcock (Singleton Reynolds LLP)

Daniel articled at Singleton and was called to the bar in 2020. He currently practices in the firm’s commercial litigation, construction, and insurance law groups. Daniel has been a member of the VBA since he was an articled student and he has consistently attended / really enjoyed attending all the events the VBA has to offer. Daniel is excited to be running for the VBA Board of Directors and furthering the VBA’s mandate of increasing collegiality within the profession. During his time in law school, he served on the UVIC student executive where he planned the students’ community sporting events and his class’s graduation. After law school, Daniel has planned many events within his own firm, and is looking to bring that same enthusiasm to the broader legal community in Vancouver as a member of the VBA Board of Directors.

11/17/2023

Meeting the candidates running for election to the VBA Board at our AGM:

Alex Tatti (Boughton Law)

Alex is an associate with Boughton Law Corporation’s securities group with a practice that focuses on M&A, capital markets, and public and private corporate matters. Originally from the Northwest Territories, he obtained his law degree from the University of British Columbia after earning his BA in Political Science and Economics from the University of Alberta.

Alex is running for a position with the VBA in order to contribute to an important platform for the legal community. Emphasizing the importance of active engagement and collaboration, Alex is dedicated to advocating for and implementing initiatives to increase the reach and impact of community events and professional development opportunities. In fostering a supportive and inclusive network, Alex aims at providing all members of the legal community with the access and tools they need to thrive in their practice.

11/16/2023

The biggest social event for lawyers of the year is set to take place this Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The AGM includes a cocktail reception, plated dinner, and rooftop after-party.

In order for the Fairmont to guarantee dietary accommodations, tickets must be purchased by Friday, November 17th. If no dietary restrictions are required, any remaining tickets will be available until November 20th.

11/16/2023

Meeting the candidates running for election to the VBA Board at our AGM:

Jeff Hernaez (Olthuis van Ert)

Jeff practices commercial litigation and public law at Olthuis van Ert. Jeff went to law school and briefly practiced in Toronto before proudly becoming a member of the Vancouver bar in 2017. Jeff is excited to be running for a position on the VBA board. He strongly believes in the VBA’s mission to foster camaraderie amongst its members, and advocate and protect the interests of Vancouver lawyers.

Jeff has previous board experience, having served on the board of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (BC) from 2018 to 2020, and as the former President of the Vancouver Tennis Association from 2020-2023 (the city’s 2SLGBTQ+ tennis club based out of Stanley Park).

Outside of work hours Jeff can be found on the tennis court, at the curling rink, or in the Red Room at Barry’s Bootcamp.

11/16/2023

Meeting the candidates running for election to the VBA Board at our AGM:

Spencer Malthouse (Fasken)

I am running for the VBA Board to help the VBA connect lawyers (new and old) with our peers. Although originally from Vancouver Island, I lived in Ontario and Quebec for the better part of 12 years. I went to uOttawa for law school and articled and first practiced in Toronto. My husband and I moved to Vancouver in February, 2022. I credit the VBA’s many events and initiatives for helping me grow my network and settle down in this new City.

As a candidate, I bring a mix of experience in supporting mental wellness, working in different legal environments, and managing organizational finances. In particular:

• I am a member of the CBABC’s Mental Wellness Committee, tasked with addressing the recommendations of the National Lawyer Wellness Study;
• I have worked at big (Fasken) and small firms (Teplitsky LLP, Toronto); and
• In law school, I was the VP Finance of the Common Law Student Society. Before law, I worked for 4 ½ years in financial services.

Welcome to the Malt house!

11/16/2023

Meeting the candidates running for election to the VBA Board at our AGM:

Struan Robertson (DLA Piper LLP)

I maintain a general practice in employment and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on litigation involving the workplace. When I am not practising law, I am chasing my one and half year old son. This can be a humbling experience. It reminds me of how quickly any athletic prowess I once might have had has seemingly vanished. Before chasing a toddler, I chased forest fires around the province and played rugby competitively.

The VBA is unique. It fills a space that is often missing for professionals. The VBA provides resources and opportunities to lawyers to connect in a way that provides a break from the work itself or a space to learn from senior counsel outside the four walls of our respective firms. I want to join the VBA Board because I am passionate about ensuring the collegiality amongst members of the bar is maintained and strong for years to come. As a past participant of the Inns of Court program, I want to ensure we can continue to support events that foster connection and discussion amongst our colleagues.

11/16/2023

Meeting the candidates running for election to the VBA Board at our AGM:

Cory Song (AHBL)

Hi! My name is Cory Song. I enjoy cooking and playing video games, am active in my church community, and love a good sing-along! I am an Associate at AHBL, practicing insurance defence and police law. If I wasn’t practicing law, my dream is to be a mysterious masked singer, serenading the streets in a souped-up rickshaw.

To me, the VBA has been an invaluable source of community in a profession that can feel very solitary. The sense of collegiality and camaraderie that the VBA brings through its events was and is so important to me, as a student and now as a junior lawyer. I am running for a member-at-large position as I believe my voice on the Board can meaningfully contribute to both fostering the events and initiatives that the VBA has continued to host for the legal profession in BC as well as piloting smaller, informal events for those of us who are not as sports-inclined. Thank you for considering a vote for Cory! Music always brings people together and I am hopeful this Song sounds good to you.

11/16/2023

Meeting the candidates running for election to the VBA Board at our AGM:

Allyse Cruise (Nathanson Schachter & Thompson LLP)

Allyse Cruise is an associate at Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson. Prior to NST, Allyse worked in an A2J focused role, collaborating extensively with the Centre for Research, Evaluation, and Action Towards Equal Justice. She regularly contributes as a presenter to USask’s Law Reform class, recently volunteered with Saskatchewan’s Access to Justice Network, and was part of the advisory committee for a project that received an inaugural McLachlin Fund grant. Prior to becoming a lawyer, she volunteered with the International Rescue Committee and sat on the board of Saskatoon Community Mediation Services.

Allyse hopes to continue her volunteer work with the VBA! She genuinely appreciates that the organization provides its members with activities ranging from Tuesday night hoops to unlimited hops. Allyse wants to ensure that there continues to be a wide-ranging number of ways that our bar can mingle and support one another. Consider voting for Allyse at this year’s VBA AGM so that she can get started!

11/16/2023

Meeting the candidates running for election to the VBA Board at our AGM:

Rachel Wollenberg (Lawson Lundell LLP)

Rachel Wollenberg is an associate at Lawson Lundell LLP. She has a broad commercial litigation practice, with specific experience in contractual disputes, shareholder oppression claims, civil fraud, real estate disputes and commercial tenancy matters. Rachel practiced in Alberta for four years before being called to the British Columbia bar in May 2023, and she is eager to become more embedded within the Vancouver bar. Rachel is running for a member-at-large position to promote increased collegiality and engagement with Vancouver bar members, and will work hard to further the important support and services provided by the VBA to the Vancouver legal community.

10/27/2023

Tickets! Get your tickets!!!

The VBA’s Annual General Meeting is back in town on Tuesday, November 21 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

A new slate of board candidates will be making their cases for your vote, in the classic chaotic and fun style on the Fairmont’s ballroom floor. Don’t wait to get your tickets for a night of voting, chatting, jazzing, and dancing. This year features the return of the famous rooftop afterparty.

We’ll once again be hosting a silent auction with all proceeds going to .

09/19/2023

The Vancouver Bar Association is proud to be a Trial Court Sponsor of Access Pro Bono’s 15th Annual Pro Bono Going Public Event! From September 5-22, 2023, Access Pro Bono is facilitating both in-person and telephone clinics to provide free legal advice. To learn more about the event and Access Pro Bono’s programs, or to donate, please visit advice-a-thon.ca or accessprobono.ca.

08/17/2023

Did you know that the VBA manages the Barristers’ Lounge at the Vancouver Law courts? We are in the process of revitalizing the lounge to create a more welcoming, functional and modern space for barristers attending court in Vancouver. Today we took a huge step forward by installing reupholstered lounge furniture and brand new working tables and chairs.

Stay tuned for further updates to the space. Let us know what you think!

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