Arbutus Law Group LLP ceased operations on March 31, 2024. Kathryn Deo, one of the founding partners of Arbutus Law Group LLP has restructured the former firm through her law corporation, practicing as Arbutus Law Group. Catherine Fagan, Melissa Louie and Ian Moore have formed… Read more »
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Congratulations to Micha Menczer on his Retirement
After a fantastic career spanning almost 50 years, Micha Menczer has retired from active practice. Micha leaves a considerable legacy behind. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1975 and to the British Columbia Bar in 1987. He was legal counsel on several historic… Read more »
Lawyer of the Year 2024
We are pleased to announce that Micha Menczer has been named Lawyer of the Year, for the 3rd time, in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of Aboriginal Law for Vancouver Island. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in Canada… Read more »
Best Lawyers in Canada 2024
We are pleased to announce that Micha Menczer and Kathryn Deo have been included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of Aboriginal Law. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in Canada list are divided by geographic region and practice… Read more »
Red Dress Day – National MMIWG2S Awareness Day
May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people, also known as Red Dress Day. Wear red to demonstrate support and to honour all MMIWG2S+ families, survivors, and advocates. We encourage you to attend an event… Read more »
Proposed Legislative Amendments to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act
Government of Canada and the First Nations-led institutions under the Act highlight new proposed legislative amendments to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act Government of Canada website for full details.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day
Arbutus Law Group LLP has recognized National Day for Truth and Reconciliation since its inception, and we are happy to see that it has formally been recognized as a statutory holiday in BC.
CBA ABORIGINAL LAW CONFERENCE May 10-12, 2023
We are pleased to announce that our Managing Partner, Kathryn Deo, is co-chairing the Canadian Bar Association’s National Aboriginal Law conference this year with David Taylor May 10 – 12, 2023 in Ottawa. For further information on the conference and on how you can attend… Read more »
WE CAN WORK IT OUT 2: POWER AND CULTURE IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION
On Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 12:30 PM PT Kathryn Deo, will be presenting at ‘We Can Work it Out 2: Power and Culture in Dispute Resolution’, part of the Trial Lawyer’s of British Columbia Dispute Resolution Series. About the Presentation: Power and culture are… Read more »
Kathryn Deo Called To The Bar in Nunavut
We are excited to announce that Kathryn Deo is now a member of the Law Society of Nunavut. Congratulations Kathryn!