Sarah R. Levine
Principal
Sarah Levine is a lawyer, mediator and counsellor.
As a mediator, Sarah is practical, thoughtful and empathetic. She is comfortable working with difficult family dynamics, and sensitive to emotional issues. She is realistic and solution-oriented.
Sarah has a record of helping parties find creative, workable solutions to difficult conflicts. She is experienced in family and estate mediation.
Professional background
Sarah has been a practising lawyer for 20+ years. She began her legal career as a law clerk for the Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada. Sarah has worked as a litigator with top Vancouver law firms, representing clients in complex commercial and estate litigation, both in court and mediation.
Sarah has served as a board and committee member for many community organizations. She is currently Chair of the Board of Directors of the Access Pro Bono Society of British Columbia, which provides and supports pro bono legal services in the province. She has been recognized for her extensive pro bono representation of clients in the civil mental health law system and as a mediator.
Sarah has been a director and committee member for many other community organizations. She has been a member of the Teacher Review Board since 2014, where she adjudicates misconduct claims against teachers. She is also a member of the Vice-Principal's Western Canadian Advisory Committee for Advancement at McGill University. In addition, she has an active counselling practice, working with individuals and families.
Education
M. Ed. Counselling Psychology, University of British Columbia
J.D., University of British Columbia
B.A. (Hons.), McGill University
Professional Qualifications
Accredited Family Law Mediator
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Practising member, Law Society of British Columbia