Launching Rise Legal Counsel Connect

We are excited to announce that Rise Women’s Legal Centre is launching a new, no-cost initiative to assist more family law lawyers in BC representing survivors of violence.

Family violence remains a pervasive and systemic issue and affects a significant number of family law cases. This is especially true for women and gender diverse people located outside of the Lower Mainland, who often struggle to find legal counsel and have even fewer resources to access. Family violence issues can be challenging to identify, discuss, and present in court.

Who can use this service?

• Family law lawyers in BC, who are working with women and gender diverse clients in under serviced communities outside of the Lower Mainland.

• Family law lawyers in BC considering taking clients, who identify as women or gender diverse in an under serviced community in BC.

When does this initiative start and how will appointments be provided?

Starting January 13, 2025, Rise will offer phone/virtual appointments to support family law lawyers working with women and gender diverse clients.  

What to expect in these appointments? 

In phone calls or virtual meetings with senior counsel, you will receive expert guidance to better identify and address family violence issues affecting women and gender diverse clients. This is a valuable opportunity to strengthen your practice and provide more effective support to clients facing violence.

How to book an appointment?

Rise will need to ensure that there is no conflict at our end to speak to you. The first step is to answer the question in this form, which will guide to the relevant next step based on why you are reaching out to us. Once the conflict is cleared, we will send you an email with instructions to book an appointment.

This initiative has been made possible with a funding from Women and Gender Equality, Canada.

To see our work with lawyers, check our our web page for lawyers here.