Happy Lawyer Profiles

If you think you need a thick skin to practice law, try the intense criticism of theatre school on for size. Even with a successful background in acting, Dan was restless. That was until he started a solo practice in the rural community of Olds, Alberta.

Glen Lewis has not made one cent from the most rewarding experience of his legal career and he probably never will. The work that Glen does as Board Member of the Hockey Diversity Alliance does not feel like work because it is fueled by his passion to effect change.

It is often said that the path to success is not a straight line. Although Sophie Virji thought her career path would be straight forward, she temporarily left the practice of law altogether before returning to it and rising to the ranks of Partner.

Naomi Sayers is a fierce trailblazer who always leaves an impression (consensually, of course).

Inspiration can be found in unexpected places – for Emilia Coto it was in podcasts and Facebook groups created by entrepreneurial lawyers.

Sometimes a fulfilling legal career is right on your doorstep, and for James Grange that is in his hometown of Langley, BC.