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November 25, 2020

Remembering Laurie

It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that Laurie Stewart passed away peacefully last week.

November 17, 2020

Join LAPBC: Administrative Executive

The LAPBC Administrative Executive leads all administrative and operational functions and reports directly to the Executive Director.

September 8, 2020

Farewell Summer, Hello School Year

As the summer winds down, parents and children look ahead to perhaps the most unusual "back to school" year of our lifetimes.

Unwittingly Acting Unethically

Imagine you have been asked to participate in an experiment where you are asked to solve a number of puzzles...

How Are You Thinking?

The research shows us that there is a strong correlation between how we think, or “appraise” a difficult event and what emotions arise, or how we “feel” about the event.

Building Resilience

In order to cope with the negative events in our lives we need to be bolstered by the experiences of the positive events.

Highlights

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