Traditionally, members of Johns Southward have dedicated time to various local charities and fundraising events and continue to be commited to involvement in the community. Check this page for recent updates on events in which we have participated.
January 1, 2010 - Nan K. P. Aulakh commences as executive member of the Victoria Bar Association.
November 15, 2009 - Peter Lawless elected as a Director of Coaches of Canada (the Canadian Association of Professional Coaches).
September 12, 2009 - The 2009 Nanaimo2Victoria Cycling Challenge in support of Cops for Cancer and sponsored by Johns Southward & Co.
June 2009 - David Johns elected a Director of Habitat for Humanity Victoria
June 2009 - Peter Lawless elected as the Treasurer of the Canadian Bar Association Civil Litigation Section (Vancouver Island)
June 2009 – Peter Lawless elected to the Board of Directors of the Coaches Association of BC
June 2009 – Team entry in New Balance Elk Lake ½ Ironman Triathlon. The team of Shaun Eden (Swim), Peter Lawless (Bike) and Mike Genge (Run) placed 12th out of 47 Teams and 85th overall out of 500+ finishers in a total time of 4:55:34.
June 2009 – Peter Lawless presented a seminar on conflict management to the delegates to BC Hockey Association's Annual General Meeting
May 2009 - Peter Lawless appointed to the Organizing Committee of the Nanaimo2Victoria Cycling Challenge (a fundraiser for the BC Cancer Agency).
April 2009 - JSG team entry in Victoria Times Colonist 10k road race.
March 2009 - Mike Genge presented a seminar on Real Estate Law to Realtors at the Sutton Group Real Estate Agency in Duncan.
February 2009 – Nan K. P Aulakh presented a seminar for business owners called “Legal Basics for Small Business”.
February 2009 – Peter Lawless was appointed to Tourism Victoria’s Sport Development Committee.
February 2009 - Craig Young presented a seminar on Wills and Estates to the Victoria Chapter of the Medical Office Assistants Association of BC.
January 2009 - Peter Lawless presented a seminar on adminstrative complaints at the BC Hockey Semi-Annual General Meeting.
January 2009 – Deborah Anderson was appointed to the Town of Sidney Advisory Planning Commission.
January 2009 - Robert Glazier concluded his 9 year appointment as the Honorary Colonel to Canadian Forces Squadron 443. Bob will continue to be involved with 443 Squadron and the Canadian Forces generally.
December 2008 – Nan K. P. Aulakh presented a seminar for business owners called “Legal Basics for Small Business”.
December 2008 – Peter Lawless was named BC Athletics’ “Coach of the Year 2008”.
December 2008 - Firm staff raise funds for Mustard Seed Food Bank at their annual Christmas party. A total of $2970 was raised in one evening!
November 2008 - Nan K.P. Aulakh and George D. Walton presented a seminar on Professional Real Estate Corporations.
November 11, 2008 – Firm members participate in Thetis Lake Relay
November 2008 – Peter Lawless was appointed as the Harassment Advisor for the BC Hockey Association.
October 2008 - Richard Margetts, Q.C. was appointed the Chair of the BC Hockey Association's Appeals Panel.
September 2008 - Craig Young was elected the Treasurer of the Wills and Trusts Victoria subsection of the Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch)
September 2008 - Nan K. P. Aulakh and George D. Walton presented a seminar on Professional Real Estate Corporations.
May 31, 2008 - The JSG Rowed Warriors participate in the Corporate Rowing Challenge to raise funds in support of Dynamic Opportunities for Youth, a nationwide rowing program for Youth at Risk. Way to go team!!

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