Birth Injury Lawyers Alliance of Canada | BILA

Effective Representation of Children & Families Affected by Avoidable Injuries

The Birth Injury Lawyers’ Alliance of Canada (BILA) was formed in 2016 by a group of lawyers from across Canada with considerable experience in birth injury cases to promote the effective representation of children and families affected by avoidable injuries occurring at or around the time of birth. The founding members of BILA practice law in every Province and Territory in Canada, with the exception of Quebec.

BILA lawyers have largely dedicated their professional lives to representing the children and families suffering avoidable birth injury. We recognize that these are complex, heart-wrenching and challenging cases.

David De Vere

Alberta and Northwest Territories

Andrea Donaldson

British Columbia and Yukon

Charles E. Gluckstein

Ontario

Richard Halpern

Ontario

Brian Hebert

Atlantic Canada

Bob Kucheran

British Columbia and Yukon

Jan Marin

Ontario

Lindsay McGivern

British Columbia and Yukon

Paul McGivern, Q.C.

Founding MemberBritish Columbia and Yukon

Shelagh McGregor

Alberta and Northwest Territories

John Mckiggan, Q.C.

Founding MemberAtlantic Canada

Michael McVey

Alberta and Northwest Territories

Joseph Miller, Q.C.

Founding MemberAlberta and Northwest Territories

Brenda Osmond

British Columbia and Yukon

Susanne Raab

British Columbia and Yukon

Chris Wullum

Founding MemberManitoba, Nunavut, and Saskatchewan

Greatest Risks for Cerebral Palsy Occur Prior to Birth

August 28, 2020

Knowing the risk factors of cerebral palsy can make all the difference during pregnancy. There is a whole array of factors that come into play … [+] about Greatest Risks for Cerebral Palsy Occur Prior to Birth

Inducing Labor a Little Early May Lead to Safer Childbirth

August 25, 2020

Labor induction, or inducing labor, is when a health care provider will give a pregnant woman medicine or use other methods to stimulate uterine … [+] about Inducing Labor a Little Early May Lead to Safer Childbirth

HIE: The First Year

January 29, 2020

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of birth injury that happens when a newborn’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen due to decreased … [+] about HIE: The First Year