She practised commercial litigation as Whitelaw Twining partner
The BC attorney general has announced the appointment of Amy Peck as a new associate judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver, effective Sept. 5.
In an information bulletin, the provincial attorney general noted that Peck could utilize video-conferencing technology to support other regions and travel to places beyond Vancouver, her resident location.
“Known for professionalism in high-conflict situations, particularly with self-represented litigants, Peck brings to the Supreme Court a strong record of litigation, adjudication and commitment to access to justice,” the BC attorney general said in the information bulletin.
According to the provincial attorney general, the appointment aims to help the court deliver timely and fair access to justice across BC and help the provincial government ensure the court has the resources it requires to meet the justice system’s demands and effectively serve British Columbians.
In an announcement, the BC Supreme Court welcomed Peck’s appointment in Vancouver.
The BC attorney general’s bulletin provided information on Peck, who has almost two decades of diverse legal experience.
More on Justice Peck
Peck worked as a partner at Whitelaw Twining. In this role, she focused on commercial litigation and professional liability. She gained experience in procedural applications, enforcement, cost assessments, and matters under provincial legislation.
As a member of the Civil Resolution Tribunal from 2017–20, she dealt with strata and small claims disputes.
Peck acted as in-house counsel at O2E Brands Inc. and Simplex Legal LLP. She commenced her legal career at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP’s construction litigation group.
She joined the BC bar in 2005.
As associate judge, Peck is responsible for handling pre-trial and procedural matters in civil and family cases, presiding over civil chambers and registrar hearings, and determining pre-trial motions and procedural orders.
According to the information bulletin, associate judges seek to help ensure smooth and timely trials, overseen by justices or judges, and respond to shifting demand by travelling across the province.
Appointment process
The information bulletin explained the process for appointing BC Supreme Court associate judges. Under this process:
- Candidates respond to an open application
- An ad hoc committee – comprising a representative of the provincial deputy attorney general, a BC Supreme Court justice, a representative of the Law Society of British Columbia, and a representative of the Canadian Bar Association’s BC branch – reviews the candidates
- The BC attorney general consults with the province’s chief justice
- The attorney general issues a recommendation to Cabinet
- Cabinet makes the final appointment via an order-in-council
