The Honourable Bryan Williams | |
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia | |
In office 1996–2000 | |
Nominated by | Jean Chrétien |
Preceded by | William A. Esson |
Succeeded by | Donald Brenner |
Justice of the Court of Appeal of British Columbia | |
In office 1995–1996 | |
Nominated by | Jean Chrétien |
58th President of the Canadian Bar Association | |
In office 1986–1987 | |
Preceded by | Robert Wells |
Succeeded by | Jean Bazin |
President of the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association | |
In office 1977–1978 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
Spouse | Audrey Williams |
Education | University of British Columbia (LL.B) |
Profession | Lawyer |
Bryan Williams KC is a Canadian lawyer and retired judge from Vancouver, British Columbia. He was a puisne justice on the British Columbia Court of Appeal and also Chief Justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court. In addition to an extensive litigation practice, he was heavily involved in a number of organizations relating to the practice of law and the administration of justice, including a term as national president of the Canadian Bar Association.