BarTalk August 2003
Volume 15, Number 4

The Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Volunteer Legal Advocacy Program (VLAP) has been in successful operation since January 2002 due to the dedication of the many lawyers who have donated their time and expertise to the program. The MS Society’s VLAP extends deep appreciation to its volunteer lawyers in recognition of their efforts to help people living with multiple sclerosis have access to justice and equality. Thanks to the following volunteer lawyers: Vaughan Allin; Sylvia Andrews; Kenneth Armstrong; Jo Ann Carmichael, QC; Dick Chan; Seema Chaskar; David Christian; Tim Delaney; Diana Dorey; Vicki Easingwood; Del Elgersma; John Grover; Gordon Kopelow; Jan Lindsay; Tim Louis; Malcolm Maclean; Kirsten Madsen; Brian McCrea; Mary McManus; Edward Ng; Kathleen Packard; Elaine Reynolds; Alan Ross; Sonja Sanguinetti; Shawn Smith; and Sadie Wetzel.

Special thanks for the continued support and commitment of Charlotte Ensminger of Pro Bono Law of B.C., Glenn Gallins of the Law Centre and John Pavey of the Salvation Army Pro Bono Program. VLAP would also like to recognize the Law Foundation of B.C. and the Notary Foundation of B.C. for their funding.

For more information on the program, or to volunteer for VLAP, please contact Adrianne Boothroyd at 604.602.3204 (or e-mail adrianne.boothroyd@mssociety.ca).

This article was published in the August 2003 issue of BarTalk and is subject to the copyright by the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, 2005, all rights reserved.