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macushlaw is a benefit company law firm providing proportionate, modern, and strategic legal counsel to purpose driven organizations and the people that build, run and invest in them.

11/23/2025

This week (November 16-23) marks **Restorative Justice Week** in Canada, a time to reflect on how restorative justice can help heal harm, deepen accountability, and strengthen community.

Restorative justice shifts the focus from punishment to repairing harm by bringing victims, offenders, their families, and their communities together to communicate, understand, and rebuild. Creating space for the voices of those most impacted by crime and allowing them the space to heal has powerful outcomes.

This year, the National Restorative Justice Symposium (Nov 17–18, 2025) celebrated *“Progress & Possibility”* , bringing together practitioners, community members, academics, and leaders to imagine how restorative justice can shape the future.

Want to get involved? Here are a few ideas:

✅Invite community leaders, spiritual or Indigenous voices, or policy makers to speak on the value of restorative practices.

✅Work with your city council to proclaim Restorative Justice Week locally.

✅Partner with your library to host storytelling events or set up resource displays.

✅Volunteer with, or donate to, a Canadian charity that supports restorative justice work.

✅Organize a book or movie club with restorative justice–themed works, followed by a discussion to educate others.

11/18/2025

Day 1 at the BC Non-Profit Housing Association’s Housing Central Conference! 🎉

Our team is at the Sheraton Wall Centre in downtown Vancouver through Wednesday, November 19th, and we’re excited to meet other values-aligned organizations doing incredible work in affordable housing.

We’d love to connect and discuss how we can help navigate the legal challenges that come with this important work.

Come visit us at Table 112, say hi, and grab some beautiful and unique macushlaw swag. Let’s chat about how we can support your mission. We can’t wait to meet you! 😊

11/14/2025

Our team at macushlaw is proud to be a platinum-level sponsor of, and to attend, BC Non-Profit Housing Association, Housing Central Conference next week!

Join us at Canada’s largest conference and visit us at Booth # 112 to learn how we’re helping clients navigate complex housing-law challenges (and pick up some branded swag!).

We’re excited to share that our founder James Struthers and Jeremy Colwell from the Human IT Company: “Harnessing Technology to Maximize Impact” on Tuesday November 18 (Day 2): 3:30- 4:30 pm

🔗 If you haven’t already, you can still register here : [https://conference.housingcentral.ca/]

We can’t wait to connect with everyone in the community housing sector and be inspired by this year’s keynote speakers! Together, let’s find bold solutions to address the .

11/11/2025

In Canada, Remembrance Day observance centres on the moment when the First World War Armistice took effect.

Though our office will be closed on November 11th in honour of this day, we encourage our community to join us at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to pause in silence as we remember and honour those who have, and continue to, serve and sacrifice to make our freedoms possible.

Thinking about getting more involved?

🇨🇦 Watch and share An Unforgettable Day: https://shorturl.at/PZOpC

💬 Explore People and Stories: https://shorturl.at/msoDG

💌 Show gratitude by sending a recognition card to Veterans in your community. https://shorturl.at/Mxmzm

🌍 Travelling overseas? Plan a visit to Canada’s memorials in Europe: https://shorturl.at/CiSbm

11/04/2025

Welcome to Week 7 of our “Meet the Team” Series! Behind every great legal team there is someone who keeps everything organized, on track, and running smoothly. This week, we’re introducing Trish Vu, one of the Practice Managers at macushlaw.

We asked Trish what she enjoys most about being a Practice Manager. Here’s what she had to say:

What drives me most in my role as Practice Manager at macushlaw is knowing that we provide a deeper level of support that goes beyond simply handling administrative duties, for both our lawyers and our clients. We often have the opportunity to create an environment where clients, who are frequently facing stressful situations, feel supported, reassured, and confident in their legal representation.

Working in the legal field is intellectually stimulating, and I truly enjoy the challenges and continuous learning that come with each day. We are constantly finding new ways to navigate complex issues, support our team and clients, and enhance our problem-solving abilities. I’ve experienced significant growth in how I approach challenges and how I show up for my team every day.

Every day is different, and we manage a wide range of projects spanning finance, regulatory compliance, IT, and more. Behind the scenes, our goal is always to ensure that the firm operates as efficiently and smoothly as possible for our lawyers, our team, and our clients.
In short, I love being a Practice Manager because we are the backbone of the firm. I love ensuring that both our team and our clients receive the highest level of professional care and support.

10/31/2025

This week’s Meet Our Team series highlights Ryley Mennie, whose commitment and expertise help drive macushlaw’s mission forward every day.

Ryley is a seasoned employment, human rights, and litigation lawyer. He previously practiced as a labour and employment law associate at a large national firm and later served as principal and lead of the Workplace Law Group at a respected Indigenous, business, and litigation boutique firm in Vancouver. He now works with macushlaw in a priority consultant role as Senior Counsel, focusing on employment, human rights, and litigation matters.

One of the main components of Ryley’s practice is helping clients anticipate and navigate the various challenges that arise in the workplace, including compliance with employment standards, human rights and privacy laws, contract and policy drafting and implementation, sensitive investigations, disciplinary matters, and complex terminations.

Ryley volunteers his time with Big Brothers and Big Sisters Canada and dedicates a portion of his practice every year to pro bono legal services for various public interest groups and individuals.

Outside of his legal practice, Ryley enjoys the outdoors and an active lifestyle, exploring the mountains of British Columbia, hiking, biking, and homesteading with his family in the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. He is also an arborist who runs a small business climbing trees and operating chainsaws, which he finds to be a relaxing balance to the practice of law.
We asked Ryley what he enjoys most about being a lawyer. Here’s what he had to say:

What I enjoy the most about being a lawyer is finding a solution. As an employment and litigation lawyer, I am often approached with conflicts and disputes involving both legal issues and complex human dynamics. It is very satisfying to gain my clients’ trust in navigating both of these and finding a solution so they can spend precious time and money on other priorities.

10/24/2025

🌍 Happy United Nations Day! 🤍

Today, we join the global community in reflecting on unity, cooperation, and the power of coming together to build a better world.

At macushlaw, we believe meaningful change begins in our own communities. That’s why every team member is encouraged to complete Community Contribution Time where they give back through service and local involvement.

Swipe to see how some of our team members are making a difference!

As we celebrate this important day, we encourage everyone in our network to find a way, big or small, to make a positive impact. You never know how far a simple act of kindness can go.

10/17/2025

Welcome back to our Meet the Team series!

In this series, we’re introducing the people behind macushlaw by sharing a bit about who we are, what we do, and what drives us both in and outside of the workplace.

Today, we’re excited to introduce Rosie Hsueh. You might notice Rosie’s headshot is a little different and that’s intentional. At macushlaw, we embrace innovation and the evolving role of technology in the legal profession.

As a lawyer at macushlaw, Rosie enjoys helping clients with corporate-commercial, Indigenous, non-profit, and employment matters. Her goal is to provide clear, actionable legal advice that empowers businesses of all sizes to achieve their goals and navigate potential challenges.
Rosie is dedicated to understanding each client’s unique objectives and delivering practical, effective solutions aligned with their business needs. She takes the time to get to know the nuances of every situation and strives to be a reliable, accessible resource ensuring clients feel supported and informed throughout their legal journey.

Before pursuing law, Rosie worked in the arts and events industry, an experience that continues to shape her thoughtful and creative approach to legal practice.

Outside of work, Rosie enjoys discovering new bakeries and watching films.

We asked Rosie what she enjoys most about being a lawyer. Here’s what she had to say:

I enjoy working with clients who have meaningful goals like building businesses that serve their communities, especially in Indigenous and non-profit contexts. Navigating the legal frameworks to help clients reach solutions can be incredibly rewarding and have lasting impacts.

10/13/2025

Gratitude gives us a chance to pause, reflect, and recognize the good—in ourselves, in others, and in the communities we’re part of. This season, we’re taking time to appreciate the progress made, the people who support us, and the growth that continues even through challenges.

As you reflect, you might ask yourself:
What am I grateful for?
How has that shaped who I am today?
How can that sense of gratitude inspire connection, kindness, or action?

Thank you for being a part of our community. We hope this season brings you moments of gratitude and opportunities to share it with others.

10/10/2025

🧠Today is World Mental Health Day — a moment to reflect, raise awareness, and take action. World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health. Supporting the mental well-being of individuals during such crises is not just important, it saves lives, gives people the strength to cope, the space to heal and to recover and rebuild not only as individuals but as communities. Over the past six years, the Law Society of BC’s Mental Health Task Force has worked to better understand and address mental health and substance use challenges within the legal profession.

Their Final Report brings together key recommendations informed by a national study, aiming to:

✅Support lawyers’ well-being
✅Reduce stigma
✅Promote regulatory best practices
✅Protect the public

Although the Task Force has concluded its work, the report emphasizes the need for the Law Society to stay informed and proactive on these critical issues. Explore the Final Report and see how we’re working toward a healthier, more supportive legal profession:

[Mental Health Task Force Final Report, Law Society of BC](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lawsociety.bc.ca%2FWebsite%2Fmedia%2FShared%2Fdocs%2Finitiatives%2FMentalHealthTaskForceFinalReport2023.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Ckarla%40macushlaw.ca%7C229b06150c1b4707ba5908de08491453%7C9f26f2c19eb141e9a9dccab5b3bef6f0%7C0%7C0%7C638957307148261053%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HBmEIe7p25sBbBR85rHB4Kt7wAvl4LNt0YAWnNwJMR0%3D&reserved=0)

If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs emotional support, these resources can help:

310Mental Health Support: Call [310-6789](tel:+1-250-310-6789) for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health

1-800-SUICIDE:Call [1-800-784-2433](tel:+1-800-784-2433) if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of su***de

KUU-US Crisis Response Service: Call [1-800-588-8717](tel:+1-800-588-8717) for culturally-aware crisis support for Indigenous peoples in B.C.

10/03/2025

We are back with our Meet the Team series! Say hello to Desmond Wang, a thoughtful and steady presence on the macushlaw team whose focus and commitment help drive our work forward every day.

Desmond is an intuitive, experienced, and practical legal advisor with expertise in corporate, real estate, construction and development, and non-profits and charities matters, both in private practice and in house. He understands both the high standard of large firm work product and the business-driven practicalities of clients in the real estate, construction and development, and affordable housing sectors. Desmond gives back to the community by regularly providing pro-bono legal services.

In his free time, Desmond enjoys a variety of activities, including yoga, Iaido, watching movies (especially the classics), watching, and talking about soccer, and reading and thinking about our political economy.

We asked Desmond what he enjoys most about being a lawyer. Here’s what he had to say:

“What I enjoy most about being a lawyer is seeing the tangible difference I make in my client’s life through my work, whether it is my client’s feeling relieved and encouraged after I resolve a difficult issue for them, or reassured and protected knowing that I have their best interest at heart, or informed and confident when I break down complex legal doctrines and processes for them, or excited and energized after I help them close a significant transaction, or hopeful and optimistic after I discover a path forward that they did not realize was possible, or a sense of catharsis and closure simply from being truly listened to by somebody. In the legal profession, it is easy to get lost in the weeds of the daily grind for billable hours and lose sight of the bigger picture, but I find that when I put people at the centre of my practice, it is often the most rewarding experience.”

10/01/2025

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to reflect on the painful truths of our shared history.

We honour survivors, their families, and the children who never came home. Reconciliation is not a single day; it is an ongoing commitment to truth, respect, and change, every day.🧡

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253 Columbia Street
Vancouver, BC
V6A2R5

Telephone

+16048685297

Website

http://www.macushlaw.ca/

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