Beverley McLachlin

Background

McLachlin, Beverley was born on September 7, 1943 in Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Alberta Master of Arts in Philosophy, U. Alberta Bachelor of Laws, U. Alberta Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Alberta, 1991; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University B.C., 1990; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Toronto, 1995.

Career

Associate, Wood, Moir, Hyde and Ross, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1969-1971; associate, Thomas, Herdy, Mitchell & Company, Fort St. John, B.C., Canada, 1971-1972; associate, Bull, Housser and Tupper, Vancouver, B.C., 1972-1975; lecturer, associate professor, professor with tenure, U. B.C., 1974-1981; appointed to, County Court, Vancouver, 1981; justice, Supreme Court of the B.C., 1981-1985; justice, B.C. Court of Appeal, 1985-1988; chief justice, Supreme Court of the B.C., 1988; justice, Supreme Court Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, since 1989.

Achievements

• Beverley McLachlin has been listed as a reputable Supreme court judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

M. Roderick McLachlin (deceased 1988). 1 child, Angus; married Frank E. McArdle, 1992.

Spouse:

Frank E. McArdle

child:

Angus McLachlin