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Bernard LLP Welcomes New Partners for 2026

January 12th, 2026

The partners of Bernard LLP are delighted to announce that associates Julie Gaydar and Brogan Pastro have each become partners at the firm, effective January 1, 2026. We congratulate Julie and Brogan on achieving this important career milestone.

Both Julie and Brogan have consistently demonstrated excellence and growth in their work through dedication to the law, timely client service, diligent work ethic, and strong teamwork and leadership.

Julie was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2019 and has been with the firm since 2024. Julie practices in the firm’s business law group, providing highly valued advice to clients on a variety of corporate and commercial matters including business transactions, share and asset transactions, real property matters including development and commercial leasing as well as advising marine sector and health care providers on legal and operational issues.

Brogan was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2021, and since joining the firm in 2024 has provided exceptional work for our clients, support to other lawyers within the firm, along with working closely to mentor our junior litigation team members.  Brogan maintains a general litigation practice and deals with clients with their family matters, employment, human rights and maritime law needs.

Julie Gaydar can be reached at (604) 661-0603, or by email at gaydar@bernardllp.ca

Brogan Pastro can be reached at (604) 661-0610, or by email at pastro@bernardllp.ca

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