Our capacity to increase access to justice for low-income British Columbians relies on the charitable efforts of more than a thousand volunteers each year. Behind the scenes of hundreds of volunteer lawyers serving clients in clinics, hearing rooms and courthouses throughout BC, hundreds of administrative volunteers work diligently to ensure that our clients receive the timely legal services they need. Our profiled volunteer for March is Clara Richardson.

Clara is a family lawyer at Aaron Gordon Daykin Nordlinger LLP in Vancouver. She has volunteered countless hours to APB as Coordinator of our Family Law Roster Program. Clara reviews family law cases for merit and contacts lawyers on our family law roster to obtain pro bono assistance for eligible clients.

There is a huge need for pro bono family law services. Far too many people appear in court unrepresented for family matters of utmost importance to their and their children’s lives.

We thank Clara for her generous contribution of time and expertise. APB is always looking for more family law lawyers to join our Family Law Roster. If you’re an interested lawyer, please see here for more information: http://www.accessprobono.ca/roster-program.