The Board is looking for individuals who want a direct hand in shaping the Society’s future — including its transition into Legal Professions British Columbia — and bring sound judgment, regulatory integrity, and a genuine commitment to the public interest. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to seek nomination or apply.
Why It Matters Now
The Society is navigating its planned amalgamation into Legal Professions British Columbia. Directors elected this cycle will help steward that transition — protecting the public interest, the profession, and the Society’s members through a period of significant change.
What We’re Looking For
- Public-interest mindset. Demonstrating unwavering commitment to regulating in the public interest, and distinguishing that clearly from advocating for the profession.
- Discipline & hearing skills. Willingness to sit on discipline panels, including as chair, and meaningfully contribute to written reasons for decisions.
- Administrative law aptitude. A genuine eagerness to learn and apply administrative law principles, particularly in disciplinary matters.
- Change leadership. Support for, and active engagement in, the transition to a single legal regulator.
- Time and follow-through. A real commitment to preparing for and actively participating in Board and Committee work.
- Governance excellence. A track record of, or strong interest in, sound policy governance, transparency, and accountability.
The Society also benefits from a Board that reflects the full diversity of the profession, across practice areas and regions of the province.
Time Commitment
- Board meetings. 6-8 Board meetings a year, mostly by video conference, generally 3-4 hours each, plus 2-3 hours of preparation per meeting.
- Committee work. Each Director sits on several committees; typically 2-4 meetings per committee per year, roughly 3-4 hours a month for preparation and attendance.
- Discipline hearings. Every Director must be prepared to sit as a panelist, and at times chair, on discipline matters. A hearing may run 1-2 days; reviewing evidence and writing reasons can take 2-5 days more.
In total, plan on a minimum of about eight hours a month, more in months with a hearing.
Remuneration
Directors and committee members receive per diems under the Society’s remuneration policy. Rates include preparation and attendance. Reasonable expenses are also reimbursed.
| Meeting Type | Rate |
| Director’s meeting | $450 / meeting |
| Committee meeting | $350 / meeting |
| Discipline hearing — half-day or less | $450 / hearing |
| Discipline hearing — full/multi-day | $1,000 / day |
Ready to Stand?
- Members – four (4) director seats are open for the 2026 election. To be eligible, you must have been a member in good standing for the five years before your nomination and remain in so through the nomination and election period. A nomination form, signed by you and a nominating member, must reach the Executive Director by the deadline set out in the Call for Nominations — no later than six weeks before the election date (Bylaw 5.03).
- Public members (non notaries public) – two (2) director seats are open for expressions of interest. A completed Candidate Profile and Declaration must be submitted to the Executive Director at by no later than September 14, 2026.
For more information, please contact the Executive Director at .