This honour is awarded in recognition of one or more of the following: legal academic proficiency; outstanding works of legal scholarship; significant contribution to the profession; or noteworthy contribution to Canadian public life.

Judith Janzen of Kuhn & Company’s Vancouver office is the recipient of the President’s Medal. Miriam Maisonville, President of the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, commented, “Judith’s history of service with the Canadian Bar Association in British Columbia and on the National stage is a testament to her commitment to promoting a flourishing legal profession. As Chair of the CBABC Membership Committee, her tireless efforts have contributed to the retention of Association members and the development of innovative strategies that have encouraged new members to join.”



CBABC President Miriam Maisonville presents the President's Medal to Judith Janzen.

Presidential Citations
Sharon Matthews for assistance to the President and Executive Committee respecting theVillardell v. Dunham intervention for 2008-09.

Charlotte Salomon for assistance to the President and Executive Committee respecting theVillardell v. Dunham intervention, Civil Rules and her outstanding work as Chair of the Civil Litigation, Vancouver Island Section for 2008-09.

H. William Veenstra for assistance to the President and Executive Committee respecting the Villardell v. Dunham intervention, Civil Rules and his outstanding work as Chair of the Civil Litigation, Vancouver Section for 2008-09.

Mary Ainslie for leadership as Chair of the CBABC / Crown Counsel Ethics Conference 2009.

Alison Campbell for outstanding work as Chair of the Law Week Committee, Lower Mainland for 2008-09.

Kathleen Kendall for outstanding work as Chair of the Law Week Committee, Regional for 2008-09.

J. Douglas Jevning for outstanding work as Chair of the Legal Aid Committee for 2008-09.

[posted June 23, 2009]