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The Lawyers Assistance Program of B.C.

provides peer support & referral services for alcohol & drug, depression, anxiety, and other issues, to members of the legal community.

11/03/2026

Over 50 years in law means a LOT of stories. And we're ready to hear them!

Join Art Vertlieb, K.C. and LAPBC lawyer counsellor Jeff Naylor on December 2 for an engaging conversation about Art of Law: Stories of a Life in Practice.

Expect stories about the people who shaped Art's journey, the relationships that sustain a career in law, and the importance of showing up for one another.

As Jeff mentions in the video, he'd love to see you there!

📅 December 2
🕡 Doors open at 6:30 PM | Conversation at 7:00 PM
📍 HSBC Room, Robson Square
💻 Also available online via Zoom

Register through the link in our bio to reserve your spot, in person or online.

11/03/2026

Small acts of care, curiosity, and courage can transform legal workplaces. Join us on November 24 for our upcoming workshop, "The Courage to Care: Supporting Psychological Safety & Well-Being in Legal Workplaces," where we'll explore how to recognize the effects of stress and workplace harm, and develop practical skills for supporting one another.

Register now: https://info.lapbc.com/the-courage-to-care-2026

10/31/2026

What does a healthier, more respectful legal workplace look like? It starts with recognizing the behaviours that undermine it.

Join us for Psychological Safety in Law: Addressing Bullying and Workplace Toxicity, a three-part workshop series exploring how to recognize workplace bullying, address toxic behaviours, and foster a culture where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported.

Hosted by Jessica Forman, Claire Marchant, and Jeff Naylor, the sessions bring together extensive experience in employment law, workplace investigations, and workplace well-being.

Details:

📅 November 3, 10 & 17, 2026
🕰️ 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
👩🏼‍💻 Online via Zoom
🙂 Earn 3.75 CPD credits

Open to all members of the legal community.

Ready to be part of the conversation? Register today through the link in our bio!

10/29/2026

What can movies, music, and podcasts teach us about well-being?

Join LAPBC lawyer counsellors Michael Lederman and Michael Kahn for Well-Being Media Mondays with the Michaels. A twice-monthly drop-in group for thoughtful conversations, fresh perspectives, and connection within the legal community.

📅 2nd and 4th Mondays | 12–1 PM

All members of the legal community are welcome!

Check the schedule and learn more through the link in our bio!

10/27/2026

In Art of Law: Stories of a Life in Practice, Art Vertlieb, K.C. recalls arriving at a mediation with his paralegal, MaryAnn, who had worked closely with him on the case.

The mediator pulled Art aside. The other side didn't want MaryAnn in the room.

Art's response? They could cancel the mediation.

The mediator protested. The parties had travelled from Switzerland, the lawyers were assembled, and considerable effort had gone into bringing everyone together.

Art wasn't budging.

“Just try me.”

The other side relented, and MaryAnn stayed.

Reflecting on the experience, Art writes:
“What stayed with me was the look on my paralegal’s face when she realized someone was prepared to stand up for her, even if it meant putting the whole process at risk.

If you are going to demand dignity for your clients, you cannot turn around and let your own people be treated as disposable. You protect your team from insult, just as you protect your clients from injustice. If you do not genuinely respect the people who stand beside you every day, they should not be part of your world. And if someone on the other side thinks they can gain power by belittling them, they have badly misjudged what matters.”

From Art of Law: Stories of a Life in Practice by Art Vertlieb, K.C. (Narreum Press, 2026). Used with permission.

10/27/2026

Bullying and workplace toxicity don't just affect individual well-being, they erode trust, collaboration, and the integrity of the legal profession. Yet many in the legal community find these issues difficult to name and even harder to address.

Our upcoming workshop series, "Psychological Safety in Law: Addressing Bullying and Workplace Toxicity," will give participants practical tools to recognize harmful patterns and foster healthier work environments. Hosted by Jessica Forman of Forte Workplace Law, Claire Marchant, and Jeff Naylor.

🗓️ Tuesdays: November 3, 10 & 17 | 12:15 – 1:30 PM

Register now: https://info.lapbc.com/psychological-safety-in-law-2026

10/26/2026

Whether it's managing relationships, practicing self-care, or simply understanding what's "normal," navigating grief takes support. Our upcoming 6-week confidential workshop, "The Grieving Process: Life after the Loss of a Loved One," is open to all members of the legal community and qualifies for 7.5 CPD credits.

🗓️ Mondays, November 2–December 7, 5:30–7:00 PM.

Register now: https://info.lapbc.com/the-grieving-process-2026

10/25/2026

Say hello to some of our team members at LAPBC! 👋🏼

We’re introducing you to some of the team members who are here to support BC’s legal community, make counselling more approachable, and remind legal professionals that they don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.

Get to know our team and learn more about how LAPBC can support you through the link in our bio. 💙

10/23/2026

In Art of Law, author Art Vertlieb, K.C, reflects on what he learned throughout his career and the people who made the biggest impact along the way.

“I set out to write a book about a life in law and found I had written a book about other people. That wasn’t the plan. But every story I wanted to tell had someone in it who mattered more to the story than I did.

The law is a profession of individuals, and it will let you believe you did it on your own. You didn’t. Somebody picked up the phone, or kept a seat for you, or sat with you when the news was bad. The best lawyers I’ve known understood that early. The rest of us learned it from them.”

Discover Art of Law by Art Vertlieb, K.C, a reflection on the people, relationships, and experiences that shape a life in law.

10/21/2026

Behind every legal professional is a person navigating their own challenges, both in and outside of work, and sometimes, having the right support can make all the difference.

Meet LAPBC — the Lawyer's Assistance Program of BC. We’re here to support BC’s legal community with confidential counselling, practical resources, and guidance through life’s personal and professional challenges.

Whether you’re managing stress, going through a difficult time, or simply need someone to talk to, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Explore LAPBC’s counselling services and resources at lapbc.com to learn how you can access support.

Address

415/1080 Mainland Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B2T4

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+16046852171

Website

http://lapbc.com/

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