June 2022

When Do We Need to Change?

This spring, I had the privilege of talking to lawyers across the province about the regulation of our profession, Harry Cayton’s recommendations for changes at the Law Society, and the...

Clare Jennings, KC

April 2022

Defenders of the Rule of Law

As I write this column, the news is full of chaos. Recent events have led many to say that the rule of law is under attack around the world, and to feel helpless to do anything about it...

Clare Jennings, KC

February 2021

Digital Competency of Counsel

The document governing our professional responsibilities as lawyers is the Code of Professional Conduct for British Columbia. Rule 3.1-2 of the Code states: “A lawyer must perform all legal...

Jennifer J L Brun, KC