Southern Law is proud to continue our ongoing learning with Dr. Carla MacLean, psychologist and leading expert in cognitive bias, best practice interviewing techniques, and eyewitness memory.

Lisa Southern and Reut Amit presented on “Navigating Workplace Investigations” for SHARP Workplaces, a program run by CLAS (Community Legal Assistance Society).

Corinne Longworth brought together a panel of experts to talk to our lawyers about “Chile and Youth Witnesses: Interviewing and Assessing Evidence.”

The Honorable Rachel Notley had two recent speaking engagements, where she was asked to share her perspective and insights.

Lisa Southern presents to BCSTA Trustee Academy 2025: “Putting the Trust in Trustees”.

Tonie Beharrell was one of the arbitrators at the "Meet the Arbitrators" Networking event, hosted by the CBABC Labour Subsection.

Michael Oland and Maryse Séguin called to the bar in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, respectively.

Sarah Lumsden spoke on a panel for CBA-BC Branch on October 28 “Procedural Curveballs in Investigations.”

Reut Amit and Michael Oland obtained their Q.Med designation from the ADR Institute of Canada.

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Michelle Cameron, Associate Director, Investigations Office at UBC, spoke to us on “Indigeneity in Investigations.”

Join us in congratulating Southern Law Lawyer Andi Sheasby for their appointment to the BCLI Board of Directors.

Southern Law Lawyer, Reut Amit, co-presented a session titled Bias and Best Practices: Taking a Trauma-Informed Approach to Regulating Sexual Harassment at the Discipline Administrators’ Conference (Federation of Law Societies of Canada) in Vancouver, on May 23, 2025.

Southern Law Partner, Tonie Beharrell, moderated the Pre-Conference Workshop for the Lancaster House Vancouver Human Rights and Accommodation Conference on April 16.

Southern Law LLP is delighted to announce that former Premier Rachel Notley has joined the firm effective January 2025. Ms. Notley brings a wealth of experience in leadership, governance, and conflict resolution to Southern Law, reinforcing the firm's commitment to accountability, fairness, and respect.

Southern Law Lawyer Reut Amit presented at an event for the Canadian Bar Association on November 21. Reut and co-presenter Adrienne Smith of Adrienne Smith Law addressed a misapprehension about the scope of freedom of expression and highlight recent case law about the employment implications of expression both on and off duty.

Lisa spoke at the BCPSEA Fall Conference on November 7, 2024. Her presentation was entitled, “Mind the Gap! Identifying Systemic Opportunities to Move from Reaction to Capacity in K-12”.

Southern Law lawyers Tonie Beharrell and Neelu Chauhan spoke at the BCCAT Annual Conference on November 5.

Southern Law Lawyers Tonie Beharrell and Neelu Chauhan spoke at the BCCAT Annual Conference on November 5.

Southern Law Lawyers, Yuki Matsuno and Shelina Neallani, wrote an article for the June edition of BarTalk magazine, titled “Increase Longevity and Joy in the Practice of Mediation”.

Southern Law Lawyers, Yuki Matsuno and Shelina Neallani, wrote an article for the June edition of BarTalk magazine, titled “Increase Longevity and Joy in the Practice of Mediation”.