Staff Directory

The CBABC Branch is here to serve more than 7,600 members around the province. 

We invite members and non-members to contact us with any questions or feedback at cba@cbabc.org.

CBABC is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage our members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada, past and present.

Executive Office

Our Executive Office provides governance support and administrative services to the President, Board of Directors, Provincial Council and Committees.

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Kerry L. Simmons, KC

CEO/Executive Director

604.687.3404 x320 | 1.888.687.3404 x320
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Debbie Jones

HR Consultant

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Andrew Smith

Senior Executive Coordinator

604.646.7851 | 1.888.687.3404 x305
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Advocacy & Policy

The Advocacy & Policy team supports member-driven law and policy reform initiatives and advocacy to government and other legal stakeholders.

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Kerry L. Simmons, KC

CEO/Executive Director

604.687.3404 x320 | 1.888.687.3404 x320
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Jess Furney

Manager, Policy & Advocacy

604.283.1075 | 1.888.687.3404 x354
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Yasmeen Jaafar

Policy Advisor

604.688.2051 | 1.888.687.3404 x312
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Jason Scott

Policy Lawyer

Andrew Smith

Senior Executive Coordinator

604.646.7851 | 1.888.687.3404 x305
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Membership & Programs

Our Membership & Programs team respond to member requests and provide valuable resources and programming initiatives. They manage several exclusive Member Programs, including MemberPerks, Practice Coaches, Robe Bank, and more.

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Carolyn Lefebvre

Senior Director, Membership, Engagement & Strategy

604.646.7850 | 1.888.687.3404 x304
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Robin Larsen

Manager, Membership Outreach

604.638.1902 | 1.888.687.3404 x341
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Alexis Zornio

Manager, Member Programs

778.321.3404 | 1.888.687.3404 x362
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Addison Lai

Membership & Database Assistant

604.687.3411 | 1.888.687.3404 x310
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Communications & Marketing

The Communications & Marketing team is responsible for everything related to corporate communications, marketing, media relations, sponsorship and advertising, brand management, publications, digital content and website development.

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Carolyn Lefebvre

Senior Director, Membership,
Engagement & Strategy

604.646.7850 | 1.888.687.3404 x304
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Jo Brayshaw

Manager, Marketing & Communications

604.638.1907 | 1.888.687.3404 x359
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Maureen Cameron

Manager, Sponsorship & Advertising

604.283.1073 | 1.888.687.3404 x323
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Travis Dudfield

Graphic & Digital Designer

604.646.7861 | 1.888.687.3404 x317
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Michaela David

Digital Communications Coordinator

604.646.7857 | 1.888.687.3404 x321
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Melissa Shaw

Communications & Media Coordinator

604.687.5293 | 1.888.687.3404 x319
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Deb Carfrae

BarTalk Editor

604.687.3404 | 1.888.687.3404 x356
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Finance

Our Finance team provides financial services from volunteer expense reimbursement to budget preparation and everything in between in support of CBABC’s activities and staff.

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Ping Li Chen

Director, Finance & Administration

604.646.7860 | 1.888.687.3404 x308
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Juvy Self

Senior Finance & Administration Specialist

604.646.7852 | 1.888.687.3404 x307
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Jenny Banaga

Finance & Administration Assistant

604.646.7863 | 1.888.687.3404 x314
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Sections

The Sections staff delivers services and programs to over 60 Sections that offer professional development on substantive areas of law, and create networking and advocacy opportunities to support member engagement.

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Valerie Le Blanc

Director of Professional Development

604.646.7865 | 1.888.687.3404 x330
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Sianne Petrisor

Manager, Sections

604.646.7854 | 1.888.687.3404 x313
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Heidi Nelson

Member Services Assistant

604.638.1920 | 1.888.687.3404 x343
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Meaghan Parker-Sutton

Sections Advisor

604.646.7855 | 1.888.687.3404 x306
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Emily Yamaguchi

Sections Advisor

604.646.7862 | 1.888.687.3404 x316
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Professional Development & Events

The Professional Development & Events staff works with volunteers and stakeholders to develop a wide array of CPD-accredited and social programs, including in-person and virtual webinars, conferences, awards receptions, and more.

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Valerie Le Blanc

Director of Professional Development

604.646.7865 | 1.888.687.3404 x330
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Sanjit Purewal

Manager, Professional Development

604.646.7866 | 1.888.687.3404 x329
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Heather Paton

Member Services Assistant

604.646.7858 | 1.888.687.3404 x309
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Arianne Moran

Manager, Events

604.646.7867 | 1.888.687.3404 x351
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Knowledge & Information Systems

Our Knowledge & Information Systems staff supports the Branch with data analysis and technology services and maintains our database of member information.

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Judy Yen

Associate Director, Member & Business Intelligence

604.646.7859 | 1.888.687.3404 x325
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Addison Lai

Membership & Database Assistant

604.687.3411 | 1.888.687.3404 x310
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