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Gurminder's practice encompasses a wide range of litigation matters, including commercial, family and insurance. As a trial lawyer, he has received successful resolutions before the BC Human Rights Tribunal. He is known for being a steady hand under pressure and enjoys working closely with clients to distill complex issues. Clients value Gurminder’s experience as he proactively assesses cases early, seeing if there’s a likelihood of a favourable and cost-effective resolution, or where necessary, a need to see matters through trial.

Gurminder serves as an elected Law Society Bencher for Westminster County and has been elected multiple times by his peers to the Canadian Bar Association (BC) Provincial Council. He has a decade of experience on the Provincial Judicial Advisory Committee, along with two years on the BC Federal Judicial Advisory Committee.

Gurminder is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the next generation of lawyers. He has assisted the PLTC program by guiding students during their civil trial and chambers exercises, as well as revising the civil litigation course material and has been a regular speaker and conference chair at various continuing legal education conferences.  

‍In working to enhance access to justice, Gurminder currently volunteers with AC Friends of Court and Access Pro Bono. In 2025, he was awarded the Harry Rankin, QC Pro Bono Award by the Canadian Bar Association (BC).‍

University of British Columbia, Faculty of Law

  • LL.B - 1999

University of British Columbia

  • B.A - 1998

Professional and Community Involvement:

  • Member, Federal Judicial Advisory Committee (2021-Present)
  • Member, Provincial Judicial Advisory Committee (2011-2021)
  • Volunteer, CBA Practice Advisory Panel (2012-Present)
  • Law Student Mentor, Thompson Rivers University (2011-2020)
  • Volunteer Judge, PLTC Mock Civil Trial & Chambers Practice (2003-2013)
  • CBA Sections: Insurance, ADR & Legal Research (Executive 2015-2020; Chair 2017-2019)
  • Member CBA Awards Committee (2018-2019)
  • Elected Member, CBA BC Provincial Council (2008-2011, 2016-2019)
  • Member CBA BarTalk Editorial Committee (2004-2008, 2015-2016)
  • Volunteer Lawyer, Salvation Army Pro Bono Clinic (2001-2012)
  • CBA BC Certificate of Appreciation (2011)
  • Member CBA Automobile Insurance Committee (2011-2018)
  • Secretary/Executive, South Asian Bar Association (BC) (2008-2010)
  • Member South Association Bar Association (BC) Scholarship Committee (2009)
  • Co-chair, South Asian Bar Association 2nd Annual Fall Conference (2009)
  • Volunteer Lawyer, Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (2001-2008)

Bar Admission

  • British Columbia, 2000

Honours and Awards:

  • Received the 2025Harry Rankin, QC Pro Bono Award from the Canadian Bar Association (BC)
  • Received the designation of King's Counsel in 2023
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Gurminder's practice encompasses a wide range of litigation matters, including commercial, family and insurance. As a trial lawyer, he has received successful resolutions before the BC Human Rights Tribunal. He is known for being a steady hand under pressure and enjoys working closely with clients to distill complex issues. Clients value Gurminder’s experience as he proactively assesses cases early, seeing if there’s a likelihood of a favourable and cost-effective resolution, or where necessary, a need to see matters through trial.

Gurminder serves as an elected Law Society Bencher for Westminster County and has been elected multiple times by his peers to the Canadian Bar Association (BC) Provincial Council. He has a decade of experience on the Provincial Judicial Advisory Committee, along with two years on the BC Federal Judicial Advisory Committee.

Gurminder is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the next generation of lawyers. He has assisted the PLTC program by guiding students during their civil trial and chambers exercises, as well as revising the civil litigation course material and has been a regular speaker and conference chair at various continuing legal education conferences.  

‍In working to enhance access to justice, Gurminder currently volunteers with AC Friends of Court and Access Pro Bono. In 2025, he was awarded the Harry Rankin, QC Pro Bono Award by the Canadian Bar Association (BC).‍

Education

University of British Columbia, Faculty of Law

  • LL.B - 1999

University of British Columbia

  • B.A - 1998
Community

Professional and Community Involvement:

  • Member, Federal Judicial Advisory Committee (2021-Present)
  • Member, Provincial Judicial Advisory Committee (2011-2021)
  • Volunteer, CBA Practice Advisory Panel (2012-Present)
  • Law Student Mentor, Thompson Rivers University (2011-2020)
  • Volunteer Judge, PLTC Mock Civil Trial & Chambers Practice (2003-2013)
  • CBA Sections: Insurance, ADR & Legal Research (Executive 2015-2020; Chair 2017-2019)
  • Member CBA Awards Committee (2018-2019)
  • Elected Member, CBA BC Provincial Council (2008-2011, 2016-2019)
  • Member CBA BarTalk Editorial Committee (2004-2008, 2015-2016)
  • Volunteer Lawyer, Salvation Army Pro Bono Clinic (2001-2012)
  • CBA BC Certificate of Appreciation (2011)
  • Member CBA Automobile Insurance Committee (2011-2018)
  • Secretary/Executive, South Asian Bar Association (BC) (2008-2010)
  • Member South Association Bar Association (BC) Scholarship Committee (2009)
  • Co-chair, South Asian Bar Association 2nd Annual Fall Conference (2009)
  • Volunteer Lawyer, Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (2001-2008)
Honours & Admissions

Bar Admission

  • British Columbia, 2000

Honours and Awards:

  • Received the 2025Harry Rankin, QC Pro Bono Award from the Canadian Bar Association (BC)
  • Received the designation of King's Counsel in 2023
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