Many are still adjusting to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on our lives and practices. Some are feeling personally and professionally isolated, worried about our loved ones, or struggling with new living and working arrangements; many are experiencing a loss of income; and most of us are straining to keep up with a daily diet of new government measures. A few of you have already reached out to colleagues for advice and support.
To help out, the CBA Immigration Law Section Executive has created a roster of experienced lawyers who are willing to have 15-20 minute calls with Section members who are looking for support. We’re not trained financial advisers or counsellors, but we’ve all got experiences and ideas and are happy to share them. Feel free to contact one of the lawyers below for advice on things like:
- Staying connected and overcoming professional isolation
- Keeping your business afloat financially
- Adapting your practice to new realities
- Staying up to date on legal and policy changes
Volunteer Mentors:
- Dennis McCrea (Vancouver)
- Alex Stojicevic (Vancouver)
- Catherine Sas (Vancouver)
- Jae-Yeon Lim (Vancouver)
- Kyle Hyndman (Vancouver)
- Marina Sedai (Surrey)
- Kamaljit K. Lehal (Delta)
- Mark Holthe (Lethbridge)
- Vance Langford (Calgary)
- Alicia Backman-Beharry (Calgary)
- Jenna Kirk (Calgary)
- Anna Kuranicheva (Edmonton)
- David H. Davis (Winnipeg)
- Kevin Beigel (Toronto)
- Ravi Jain (Toronto)
- Robert Blanshay (Toronto)
- Aris Daghighian (Toronto)
- Gabriela Ramo (Toronto)
- Stephen Green (Toronto)
- Jean-Philippe Brunet (Montréal)
- Isabelle Dongier (Montréal)
- Avi Gomberg (Montréal)
- Suzanne Rix (Halifax)
Please e-mail the Section for contact information for any of the above volunteer mentors or if you have questions.
Other Resources
The CBA has also created an excellent COVID-19 Resource Hub for members.
If you need professional mental health help, we urge you to contact the Lawyers’ Assistance Program in your province or territory, or your local crisis line.
Keep safe and healthy.