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Julia Law

Avocate principale

Vancouver
JuLaw@blg.com
604.632.3538

Expertise

Linda Pawer

Adjointe à la pratique

Vancouver
lpawer@blg.com
604.687.1415
604.687.5744

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Julia specializes in resolving complex disputes in construction, insurance and commercial litigation matters. She brings expeditious resolution to ensure the best outcomes for her clients.

Julia is experienced in successfully defending clients in trials, including jury trials. She has brought favourable resolutions for her clients in mediations and alternative dispute resolutions. She is an experienced litigator who provides strategic advice to clients on highly complex files and major claims. She has represented a range of clients in various industries, including major construction companies, large insurance corporations, major manufacturers including manufacturers of automotive industry, sports equipment and heavy machinery, as well as various commercial businesses and individuals.

Julia is the Chair of the Canadian Bar Association Insurance Section in B.C., and the Secretary of The Advocates’ Society Insurance Group.

Experience

  • McCrory v. Komar – co-counsel for the defendant in a 13 day jury trial with various interlocutory applications during trial including adverse inference for not calling own experts, admissibility of hearsay evidence in expert reports, admissibility of inflammatory evidence and adding the issue of mitigation in the jury charge. Obtained jury verdict in favour of the defendant.
  • Baker v. Surerus – co-counsel for the defendant in a 20 day jury trial. Settlement achieved during trial.
  • Johnston v. Leginus – defended and successfully obtained order for application to compel attendance at an independent examination.
  • Rhodes v. Ma – defended and successfully obtained order for application to compel attendance at an independent examination.
  • Bennis v. Santos-Marchant – defended and successfully obtained order for application to compel attendance at an independent examination.
  • Defended and successfully resolved various claims, at mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Beyond Our Walls

Professional Involvement

  • Chair, Canadian Bar Association, Insurance Subsection
  • Secretary, The Advocates' Society, Insurance Group
  • Member, Christian Legal Fellowship
  • Member, International Association of Korean Lawyers
  • Executive, CBA National Insurance Section Committee
  • Member, Federation of Canadian Asian Lawyers
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association, Civil Litigation Subsection

Community Involvement

  • Actress, The Lawyer Show’s “Urinetown” (2019) and “Hairspray” (2016)
  • Former Executive Board Member of the Canadian Bible Society
  • Committee Member and Volunteer, BLG Reads to Kids
  • Volunteer, Coastal Church

Bar Admission & Education

  • Colombie-Britannique, 2014
  • Saskatchewan, 2023
  • JD, Université de Victoria, 2013
  • B.Ed., Université de la Colombie-Britannique, 2008
  • BA, Political Science and Japanese, Université de la Colombie-Britannique, 2007