Associate

John Trueman

John once aspired to be an architect, but turned to law once he realized that buildings can fall over if the architect doesn’t have sufficient math skills. Algebraic deficiencies aside, John became a lawyer to make a difference for people, and he works hard to find just, affordable, and innovative solutions for his clients.  

Prior to attending law school at UBC, John spent 14 years working to implement the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, including nine years as Senior Policy and Strategic Advisor to the Chief Adjudicator. Following law school, John clerked for Justice Sheilah L. Martin at the Supreme Court of Canada. John then worked as junior counsel to the late Joe Arvay, Q.C. at one of British Columbia’s leading full-service law firms and a pre-eminent public law boutique.

At Allen / McMillan, John maintains a broad civil litigation practice with a focus on employment claims, administrative law, and appellate work. In addition to providing excellent service to his own clients, John works with the firm’s other lawyers on large, complex litigation matters in a variety of different subject areas.

John is active in the community, having served as the Executive Director of Youthquest! Lesbian and Gay Youth Society of British Columbia, and as the Treasurer and Vice Chair of Mole Hill Community Housing Society. John lives with his partner in Vancouver and spends his free time travelling, skiing, and collecting modernist fountain pens. He has not yet started his post-modern fountain pen collection.