Owen Bird Welcomes Jean Feng

September 09, 2022 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird is delighted to announce that Jean Feng has joined our firm as the newest member of our Real Estate Group.

Before graduating from Peter A. Allard School of Law, Jean obtained her Bachelor of Laws from East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai, followed by a Master in Laws from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, winning many academic awards.

Jean regularly advises clients on corporate, commercial, real estate, estate planning and administration matters. She advised clients in corporate governance, business transaction and dispute resolution matters in China before she started her law practice in Canada.

Jean…

National Indigenous History Month

June 30, 2022 - Owen Bird

In celebration of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, a team of our lawyers and staff set out last Friday to learn more about the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. We took a cultural canoe tour of Burrard Inlet put on by Takaya Tours. We had a wonderful time and would like to thank our cultural guide Les for sharing his knowledge with us and our helmsperson Andrew for keeping us safe on the water. Thank you both!

OWEN BIRD WELCOMES NIKTA SHIRAZIAN

May 17, 2022 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Nikta Shirazian has joined our firm as the newest member of our Litigation Group.  Nikta was recently recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as amongst the “Ones to Watch 2022 (Insurance Law)”.

Prior to joining Owen Bird, Nikta practiced at a leading litigation boutique focusing on complex commercial litigation matters.  Nikta will bring her extensive experience in commercial litigation, privacy law, and complex torts to the firm’s litigation practice group.  Nikta has successfully represented clients and appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia.  She also has a keen interest in…

Owen Bird Welcomes Lily Zhang

May 10, 2022 - Owen Bird

Lily Zhang joined Owen Bird as a litigation associate in January 2022 after clerking at the BC Supreme Court and articling at Owen Bird. She is developing a broad litigation practice including insurance law, insurance defence, commercial litigation, construction law, and family law. Lily has appeared in the BC Provincial Court and Supreme Court as well as administrative tribunals. Lily is a member of the Owen Bird Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Involvement Committee. She is fluent in Mandarin.

Interlaw Americas Meeting 2022 – Richmond, VA

May 02, 2022 - Owen Bird

Alan Frydenlund serves as Secretary for @interlaw and has held various other leadership positions within the organization including serving on the Board of Directors.  We had a wonderful time at the Interlaw Americas meeting in Richmond, Virginia – our first in person Interlaw meeting since 2019.

Owen Bird Welcomes New Shareholders Sameer Kamboj, David Moriarty and John Kim

April 14, 2022 - Owen Bird

We are pleased to announce that John Kim, David Moriarty and Sameer Kamboj became shareholders of the firm effective January 1, 2022 and are all members of Owen Bird’s Litigation Group.

Last year John Kim joined Owen Bird as Associate Counsel. David Moriarty and Sameer Kamboj joined Owen Bird as associate lawyers in 2019 and 2017 respectively.

John represents clients in complex commercial, insurance, construction, design professional, subrogated and product liability disputes. John has developed specialized expertise in fire related claims and litigation. In his litigation practice, John acts as BC counsel for several industrial…

PRO BONO: Dan Coles Webinar on Defamation in British Columbia – Available on Demand!

April 13, 2022 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird Shareholder Dan Coles recently provided a pro bono webinar for the People’s Law School on Defamation in British Columbia and is now available to stream online.

In this one hour segment, Dan answers common questions about defamation, including what it is and what you can do about it. Listeners can learn the essentials of defamation law in British Columbia by watching the video (embedded below) or by visiting the People’s Law School’s summary and show notes.

People’s Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to…

Owen Bird Appoints Jocelyn Bellerud and Paul Brackstone as Managing Directors

April 05, 2022 - Owen Bird

The shareholders of Owen Bird Law Corporation are pleased to announce the appointment of Jocelyn Bellerud and Paul Brackstone to Owen Bird’s Executive Committee, to serve as managing directors, effective April 1, 2022.

Paul is an experienced litigator with almost 20 years of experience representing clients on real estate, corporate and commercial disputes, appearing before all levels of court in British Columbia and at the Supreme Court of Canada.  Paul joined Owen Bird in 2005 after articling at Owen Bird.  Paul graduated from law school with the prestigious Law Society Gold Medal for the highest academic standing…

Thank you Chris and Harvey!

April 05, 2022 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird Law Corporation would like to announce that Chris Weafer and Harvey Delaney are stepping down as managing directors of the firm in 2022. Chris and Harvey have served together as leaders of Owen Bird for 22 years. Chris and Harvey’s leadership and dedication to the firm have contributed to the firm’s growth and success over the last two decades.  Chris will continue to serve on the executive committee for the remainder of 2022 and both Chris and Harvey will continue to practice at Owen Bird and serve as trusted advisors to Owen Bird’s valued clients….