Student News

Farewell to our 2024 Summer Students!

Our summer students, Heather McCann, Jeenat Gill, Junhyung (Abe) Park and Aivrey Mckinley have finished...

Saad Patel and Varun Dhaul Are Called to the Bar

We celebrate Saad Patel and Varun Dhaul who were called to the bar!

Saad's principal was Jonathan Woolley, and...

Surrey and Vancouver Teams Volunteer at Covenant House Vancouver

As the oldest law firm in BC, we are deeply rooted in Vancouver. We feel it an obligation and...

Michelle A. Quinn is a Guest Lecturer Presenting on Employment Law at UBC Sauder School of Business

Employment & Human Rights Practice Group Co-Leader, Michelle Quinn, educates students on some key aspects of employment and human rights...

Steven S. Mangat a Panelist at SABA BC and FACL BC’s Co-Hosted Event

A vibrant member of our South Asian Group, Business and Real Estate lawyer, Steven S. Mangat,...

Eryn Jackson & Winsome Glover Join the Partnership

"We are pleased to welcome and announce these amazing lawyers, Winsome Glover and Eryn Jackson, to the partnership. They...

RBS Donates $30,000 to 3 Local Organizations

Each year, our Charitable Giving Campaign provides financial support to organizations making meaningful differences in our communities.

$5,000 donations were...

Office Closure on November 13th in Lieu of November 11th Remembrance Day

Both Vancouver and Surrey offices will be closed on Monday, November 13th in honour of Remembrance Day.

Regular office hours...

The Centre for Business Law at UBC Hosts Appreciation Event in Recognition of RBS Sponsorship

The team at the Centre for Business Law at UBC hosted a wonderful appreciation event to celebrate and recognize our...

James D. Vilvang KC is Co-Chair, and Michelle A. Quinn a Presenter at CLEBC’s Personal Injury Conference on Oct. 30, 2023

The personal injury landscape in BC is evolving, however, cases are in the pipeline still to be litigated and...

Office Closure Monday, October 9, for Thanksgiving Long Weekend

Our Vancouver and Surrey offices will be closed on Monday, October 9th, for the Thanksgiving Long Weekend.

Regular office hours...

Do You Have a Will? BC’s “Make a Will Week” Campaign – Oct. 1 – 7, 2023

This week marks BC's “Make a Will Week” campaign to encourage the public to write their Will, or bring...

Surrey & Vancouver Offices Closed Monday, Oct. 2 to Honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Saturday, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation where Canadians reflect on the experiences and history...

Office Closure Monday, September 4 for Labour Day Long Weekend

Both Vancouver and Surrey offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th for the Labour Day Long Weekend.

Regular office hours will...

Welcome Back to our 2023/2024 Articled Students

Saad Patel and Varun Dhaul have returned for their articles. They rotate through our corporate/commercial and litigation...

The Richards Buell Sutton Bursary Supports the University of Victoria’s Faculty of Law

As a donor and supporter of the University of Victoria for the past 29 years, our congratulations goes out to all...

Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day

June is National Indigenous History Month, and today we honour National Indigenous Peoples Day which coincides with Summer Solstice.

This occasion...

Celebrating Pride Month in June!

In June Canadians honour Pride Month; a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

At RBS, we share a collective passion...

Congratulations To Articling Students, Chanel Pabla and Sonia Khan on Their Call to the Bar!

A heartfelt congratulations to our 2022/2023 Articling Students, Chanel Pabla and Sonia Khan.

Their principals and partners at the firm,...

A Proud Sponsor of the Iftar Gathering by the Canadian Muslim Lawyers & Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Society

Breaking fast is a sacred tradition during the holy month of Ramadan, and this Iftar dinner was an evening...

Angela Spanjers Presents Emerging Leader Award at Surrey Board of Trade’s Women in Business Awards

Our Surrey lawyers recognized the incredible contribution of Surrey’s Business Women through our sponsorship of the Surrey Board of Trade's Women in Business Awards.

Happy International Women’s Day!

We support gender equality and a world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. At RBS, our differences are valued, and...

Wear Pink on Feb. 22 and Support Anti-Bullying

On February 22, British Columbians will wear pink to raise awareness of, and support anti-bullying initiatives.

At RBS, we aim...

Office Closure – Monday, February 20 in Observance of Family Day

Both Vancouver and Surrey offices will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of Family Day.

Regular...

Earthquake Relief: Join our Charitable Drive to Support Türkiye & Syria

For those affected by the recent earthquake which struck Türkiye & Syria, our lawyers and staff have organized a food and...

Recognizing Black History Month in Canada

We proudly support Black History Month where Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their...

Four New Partners Welcomed to the Partnership

Tommy M. Chan, David W. Harvey, Arielle Lavender, and Ryan A. Shaw have joined the...

Student Committee Members attend Allard Career Fair

The Allard Large Firm Career Fair was attended by Michelle Quinn, Sonia Khan and Morgan Fowler,...

Our Annual Charitable Giving Campaign Has Begun!

On behalf of all our clients and in the spirit of giving, we support organizations that make a difference...

Alexander M. Lee is Called to the British Columbia Bar

Alex articled with the firm and practises as a lawyer in the firm’s Estate & Wealth Advisory...

Office Closure for National Day of Truth and Recognition (Friday, Sept. 30)

Both Vancouver and Surrey offices will be closed on Friday, September 30 in observance of the National Day for...

Good Luck to our Summer Students!

Summer Students Varun Dhaul, Michelle Liu and Saad Patel have finished Summer Articles with us and are returning to...

Our Articled Students Called to the Bar

We celebrated a milestone achievement for our 2022 Articled Students, Justin Leung, Shirley Yan and Navneet Aujla who are now officially lawyers!

Mentors Michelle...

Happy Staff Appreciation Day!

We celebrate every valuable RBS team member today, especially.

Thank you for your commitment, dedication and hard work in supporting...

RBS Supports UBC Law Students Campaigns

Business Development Manager, Priscilla Martindale, engages with Professor Dr. Carol Liao's Business Organizations...

Good Luck to the Newest Students Enrolled in the RBS Business Law Clinic

The Richards Buell Sutton Business Law Clinic provides law students with an educational opportunity to use their substantive understanding of...

Congratulations to our 2021 Students on Completing Their Articles!

Malali Panah, Patricia Neijens, and Catriona Chevalier have completed their articles. Supported by their principals who are partners of the firm, including 

Summer Student Jessie J. Skinnider Called to the Bar and Appointed to the Firm

Double congratulations to Jessie Skinnider, who was called to the bar on Thursday, March 12th, at a small...

Celebrating Rhys A. Volkenant’s Call Ceremony

RBS colleagues show their support today for Rhys as he formally joins the legal community by taking his...

Thank You To Our Summer Students!

We wish Catriona Chevalier, Malali Panah and Patricia Neijens well as they return to their legal...

RBS Welcomes Our Summer Students!

Patricia Neijens, Malali Panah and Catriona Chevalier have completed their second year of law school at...

Congratulations to Rhys A. Volkenant on becoming an Associate

Rhys both summered and articled at the firm, and is now a formal member of our Business...

General Law Student Information Session/Open House

When: Friday, August 10, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Each year, RBS LLP hires 2-3 summer students who...

Good luck to our Summer Students!

Thank you to our Summer Students, Jessie Lu, Rhys Volkenant and Joanna Stratton, for all their...

Congratulations to Tommy M. Chan on becoming an Associate

We are pleased to welcome our new associate, Tommy M. Chan to the firm.  Tommy joined RBS as a...