Staff

Jamie Maclaren, Executive Director, jmaclaren@probononet.bc.ca
Mr. Maclaren joined PBLBC in June 2005 after practising in labour and employment law with a downtown Vancouver firm.  Throughout his legal career, Mr. Maclaren has been committed to pro bono service.  He has served as a Director of the Community Legal Assistance Society, and as Executive Director of the UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP).   He volunteers as a supervising lawyer for LSLAP, conducts legal seminars for the Salvation Army's Break the Cycle Program, provides pro bono legal advice at both Access Justice and Salvation Army clinics in Vancouver's Downtown and Eastside, and provides pro bono representation to several indigent clients each year.  He presently serves as a Director of Ten Percent Environmental Society.  Mr. Maclaren also maintains a part-time pro bono practice in the areas of human rights and employment law.

Annie Baric, Operations Coordinator, abaric@probononet.bc.ca

Ms. Baric completed her Bachelor of Arts degree from Simon Fraser University in 2000.  She spent four years in the Culture Resource Management field before returning to school at B.C.I.T. for her Industry Partnership Certificate in Office Administration with Technology.  She brings three years of non-profit experience to PBLBC, including particular expertise in fundraising, event planning and donor relations from The Mel Jr. & Marty Zajac Foundation-- a foundation supporting children and seniors with special needs through innovative community projects.  Ms. Baric continues to volunteer her time to the Zajac Foundation through various fundraising events.

Michelle Quigg, Roster Program Manager, mquigg@probononet.bc.ca

Michelle Quigg graduated from law school at the University of British Columbia in 2005.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Modern European Studies.  Michelle has pursued her longstanding interest in social justice issues through her legal work and previous volunteer work with the Newton Advocacy Group Society in Surrey and the Red Cross.  As a law student, Michelle participated in the UBC Law Students Legal Advice Program and did criminal defense work through the UBC First Nations Legal Clinic.  Since being called to the Bar, Michelle has primarily practiced immigration and refugee law.  She is a volunteer lawyer with Access Justice and maintains a part-time immigration law practice with a focus on refugee cases.

Amina Rai, Civil Chambers Pro Bono Duty Counsel Project Manager, arai@probononet.bc.ca

Amina Rai joined PBLBC in November 2007.  She has completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and is currently attending the University of British Columbia (UBC) part-time to receive a minor in Gender Studies.  During her time as a student, she committed herself to student advocacy and held various elected positions within Langara College and UBC’s student unions.  She continues to participate actively in Model United Nations programs, and local and international social justice initiatives.