ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
The South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia is a registered charitable non-profit society. We focus on legal issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians, including family law, separation and divorce, domestic violence, sexual assault, employment, tenancy, racial discrimination and profiling, economic justice for workers, and mental health. We recognize the importance of delivering culturally sensitive and appropriate legal advice and legal information to those who face barriers in accessing legal services, and navigating the justice system.
VISION
To be a first point of contact for those in the South Asian community facing access to justice issues.
MISSION
We serve the South Asian community by offering low-barrier, multilingual and culturally sensitive legal information, education, advice and advocacy.
OUR APPROACH
Equity
Service to others
Intersectionality
Anti-oppression
Anti-racism
Collaboration
Integrity
STRATEGIC GOALS & OBJECTIVE
Community engagement: Learn about evolving community needs and increase visibility and community awareness of SALCBC.
Community partnerships: Build capacity and relationships with other community organizations to support the community’s legal and advocacy needs.
Sustainable Funding: Acquire multiple sources of funding to fulfill operational needs
Sustainable Operations: Assess organizational needs, recruit and retain staff and volunteers and acquire and maintain a physical space to provide direct service
OUR HISTORY
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC was established by a group of South Asian women in BC who witnessed first-hand the gaps in access to justice for South Asian people in the province. Our inaugural board sought feedback from legal service providers, community services providers, and other stakeholders, which confirmed the need for a dedicated South Asian legal clinic in the province.
We became a non-profit society in May 2019 and a registered charity in December 2025.
FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS
We wish to acknowledge our founding board members:
Krisha Dhaliwal, Dr. Ruby Dhand, Meena Dhillon, Guida Heir, Gurpreet Kang, Kamaljit Lehal, Tina Parbhakar and Laila Rana.
BOARD MEMBERS 2025/26
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Pam Bhatti
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Kuljit Sandhu (on leave)
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T. Bob Shahi
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Isaac Sahota
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Kiran K. Dhaliwal
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Raunaq Arora
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Steven Shergill
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Our Team
Coming Soon