Peter A Allard School of Law

Public Interest Careers Panel

Curious about what it's like to practice public interest law? Attend this event to hear from a panel of public interest lawyers about their work, the educational and career paths that led to their current positions, and their advice on pursuing a public interest legal career. 

Panelists include:

  • Latoya Farrell: Staff Counsel, Policy Department, BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA)
  • Kevin Love: Staff Lawyer, Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
  • Adrienne Smith: Human Rights Activist & Drug Policy Lawyer, Adrienne Smith Law 
  • Sam Turcott: Accessibility Secretariat Team Lead, BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (former Executive Director of Disability Alliance BC)

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