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January 27, 2021

Getting Unstuck from the Uncertain Place

Living in the “place between no longer and not yet” (a phrase coined by Victor Turner, anthropologist, writer) can make us feel stuck.

January 22, 2021

Introducing Shari

We are thrilled to have Shari R. Pearlman join the LAP team as the newest Lawyer-Social Worker.

January 20, 2021

Recognizing + Helping a Distressed Colleague

Members of the legal profession, particularly in British Columbia, have a long and noble tradition of helping one another.

December 29, 2020

Focus on Things You Can Control: The Wisdom of Victor Frankl, MD

You often can’t control what happens to you, but you can choose your response.

December 11, 2020

Micro Self-Care

Don’t wait for your next vacation. Incorporate small habits into your day and throughout the week.

December 11, 2020

Being a Mentor in the Legal Profession

Becoming a lawyer and establishing a practice takes a great deal of hard work and the realization of various skills...

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October 5, 2026

Roots and Branches: Reflections on community, continuity, and the future of LAPBC

This past year has been one of transition for LAPBC. Milestones like that have a way of prompting reflection - not only on where we've been, but on what we hope to carry forward.

September 17, 2026

Law Is Hard, but We Make It Harder on Ourselves

Law is inherently demanding—fast-moving, high-stakes, and often emotionally charged—but I’ve come to notice how much of its difficulty is compounded not just by the work itself, but by the ways we respond to it.

August 19, 2026

Happy New Year? The End of August, Transitions, & Fall's Promise

Every year around the end of August, I have the same thought: Happy New Year.

Celebrating the Outstanding Contributions of Derek LaCroix

After many years of dedicated service, we announce the retirement of Derek LaCroix as Executive Director of the Lawyers Assistance Program of British Columbia