The Law Society of British Columbia has released the report of an independent review they commissioned this summer by internationally-recognized expert Harry Cayton. The review evaluated the Law Society's governance rules, practices and policies against the Professional Standard Authority's nine Standards of Good Governance. The report found the Law Society meets four of the Standards and partially meets three. Identified strengths were "comprehensive governance policies and procedures, commitment to equity and diversity and to reconciliation, the board’s respectful discussion of issues and the positive relationship between the board and executive team." Areas of concern were "consultation and engagement that takes into account lawyers’ views and, by contrast, lack of direct engagement with the public and consideration of their interests in decision-making."
December 09, 2021
