Congratulations to Vivian Li who was called to the British Columbia bar on May 12, 2025

Vivian obtained her law degree from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. She joined our firm as a summer student in 2023, and then returned to the firm to complete her articles after her graduation. We are excited for Vivian to stay on as an associate! 

Welcome our new summer student, Molly Robson!

AMLC is excited to welcome our new summer student, Molly Robson.

She comes to us as a second-year law student at the University of Victoria after obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Honours with distinction and a Master of Arts in history at the University of Toronto. Outside of her studies, Molly enjoys the theatre, reading, and learning about history.

Welcome to the team, Molly! 

Alina, John, and Danielle defend prisoners' rights at Supreme Court of Canada

AMLC lawyers Alina Chekh, John Trueman, and Danielle Wierenga will represent the West Coast Prison Justice Society / Prisoners' Legal Services at the Supreme Court of Canada on May 13, 2025. This is the third appearance by AMLC lawyers at the Supreme Court of Canada in less than two years.

The appeal, Frank Dorsey and Ghassan Salah v. Attorney General of Canada, asks whether the ancient writ of habeas corpus should be available to incarcerated persons who have been wrongfully denied reclassification and transfer to a lower security level.  The West Coast Prison Justice Society was granted leave to intervene to explain the impact the court's decision will have on prisoners in maximum security institutions.

In his oral submissions to the Court, John will explain how a wrongful reclassification and transfer decision is as impactful — and as illegal — as wrongful imprisonment itself, and habeas corpus provides a timely, accessible, and effective remedy for such injustices. 

Allen / McMillan Litigation Counsel's award-winning pro bono practice often includes public interest interventions for organizations such as the West Coast Prison Justice Society, who offer valuable perspectives in the development of the law.  AMLC lawyers previously represented the Society in British Columbia (Attorney General) v. Council of Canadians with Disabilities, 2022 SCC 27, which clarified the law of public interest standing in court proceedings.

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The Supreme Court of Canada's hearing on May 13 will be webcast live.

AMLC, Wes, Greg, Kaitlyn, and Bryan are being recognized in the 14th edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada

Congratulations to AMLC, Wes, Greg, Kaitlyn, and Bryan for being recognized as preeminent litigation practitioners by Benchmark Litigation Canada!

Bryan and Kaitlyn are both being recognized as “Future Stars” for the second year in a row. Greg and Wes have both been highlighted as “Litigation Stars” again. This is also the third year that AMLC has been identified as a "Recommended Firm".

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The 14th edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada is now available online at www.benchmarklitigation.com. Benchmark Litigation is a definitive guide to the world's leading litigation law firms and lawyers.

AMLC lawyers Wes McMillan and Danielle Wierenga will represent the BC Humanist Association in a trial concerning the scope of freedom of religion and access to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

On April 1, 2025, Chief Justice Skolrood granted the BC Humanist Association leave to intervene in the trial.

The case concerns a constitutional challenge arising out of the unavailability of MAiD at St. Paul's Hospital and other medical facilities in BC operated by faith-based organizations. In their submissions, the BC Humanists will argue, among other things, that when the government provides a public service by contracting with a non-government entity, it cannot circumvent its Charter obligations by allowing that entity to provide the service in a way that would contravene the government’s duty of religious neutrality if provided by the government itself. The BC Humanists bring the perspective of the non-religious to assist the court in determining this important public law issue. 

In addition to the BC Humanists and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, the Chief Justice granted five other organizations leave to intervene in this case: the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities; Canadian Physicians for Life; the Christian Legal Fellowship; the Delta Hospice Society; and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. The Canadian Constitution Foundation's application for leave to intervene was denied. The trial of this matter is scheduled to begin in January 2026.

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Allen / McMillan Litigation Counsel’s award-winning pro bono practice often includes public interest interventions for organizations such as the BC Humanists, who bring important perspectives to the law but have limited resources. AMLC lawyers have previously represented the BC Humanists at the BC Human Rights Tribunal, the BC Supreme Court, the BC Court of Appeal and, on two occasions, at the Supreme Court of Canada.

AMLC is shortlisted for Litigation Boutique Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation Canada

AMLC is proud to have been shortlisted for Litigation Boutique Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation Canada. 

Benchmark Litigation Canada recognizes litigators and law firms nationwide based on months of peer review-based research and submissions from firms. The Benchmark Litigation Canada awards ceremony will take place in Toronto on May 8. Wes and Kaitlyn will be attending on behalf of AMLC. You can view the full shortlist for the awards here.