Darien is an associate at Hira Rowan LLP. Prior to being called to the British Columbia bar in 2024, Darien completed his articles at a commercial real estate law firm.

Darien graduated from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia earning a Juris Doctor. Darien was born in Vancouver and couldn’t imagine living anywhere without sea, forests, and mountains for long. Before law school, Darien obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of British Columbia.

Outside of work Darien enjoys hiking, cross-country skiing, and watching any film that he has not yet seen.

The Honourable Anne W. Mackenzie K.C. is associate counsel at Hira Rowan LLP following a 34-year judicial career. 

Anne has served as a judge at every level of court in British Columbia, including a term as Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, and over twelve years on the Court of Appeal for British Columbia.

Called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1978, Anne practiced for 11 years as Crown counsel with the Federal Department of Justice (now the Public Prosecution Service of Canada). In 1990, she was appointed to the Provincial Court of British Columbia, and in 1996, to the Supreme Court of British Columbia. In 2010, she became the first woman appointed as Associate Chief Justice of that Court. In late 2011, Anne became a member of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, from which she retired in May 2024.

During her long career on the bench, Anne developed experience in almost every area of the law, including a wide variety of civil, criminal, commercial, family and administrative litigation. She dealt with personal injury, medical malpractice, construction claims, insurance matters, wrongful dismissal actions, wills and estates, municipal law conflicts, and others. Anne has efficiently dealt with many difficult cases and involving a multitude of issues.

Anne has participated in educational programs for the National Judicial Institute and Continuing Legal Education Society and spoken at professional conferences and gatherings on a variety of legal topics, including the admissibility of evidence, disclosure issues, Charter of Rights, and trial advocacy.

Anne is committed to neutrality and fairness with the goal of reaching reasonable agreements. She is a fully Accredited Family Law Mediator.

Kali is an associate at Hira Rowan LLP. Prior to being called to the British Columbia bar in 2024, Kali completed her articles at the firm.

Kali obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and her Master of Arts Degree in Gender Sexuality and Women’s Studies from Simon Fraser University. She later went on to attain her Juris Doctor from Thompson Rivers University. Kali has appeared in both the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Provincial Court of British Columbia, and maintains a broad practice, spanning civil litigation and criminal law.

Prior to beginning her foray into the legal world, Kali invested most of her spare time into her fascination with science through the International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGem) program, in which she and her team competed internationally. Having successfully secured international recognition for her team’s work in synthetic biology, Kali turned her focus towards her passion for oral advocacy. During her undergraduate degree, Kali joined her campus Model United Nations club, eventually realizing that she enjoyed arguing much more than she enjoyed wielding a pipette. Despite her fondness for presenting at academic conferences and the scholarly pursuits of grad school, Kali returned to her passion for advocacy, and pursued law school immediately following the attainment of her Master of Arts degree.

When she is outside of the office, Kali is an avid reader, a running enthusiast, and enjoys collecting unique plants for her living space.

Luke is an associate at Hira Rowan LLP. Prior to being called to the British Columbia bar in 2023, Luke completed his articles at a boutique plaintiff-side personal injury law firm.

Luke is a graduate of Robson Hall at the University of Manitoba. While earning his Juris Doctor, he bewildered born-and-raised Winnipeggers by actively preferring to go skating on the Red and Assiniboine or go for walks to the Forks in sub-negative 30 temperatures. While curling, Luke was strong at takeouts, but never developed the weight control to throw guards or draws consistently. Prior to law school, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of British Columbia.

While outside of the office, Luke plays tabletop war games competitively, and has represented Canada at the World Team Championship in his preferred game. He also skis as often as he can (which is never enough).

Robin is an associate at Hira Rowan LLP. Prior to being called to the British Columbia bar in 2022, Robin completed his articles at the firm.

Robin obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of British Columbia. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Thompson Rivers University. During his time in law school, Robin was an active member of the Business Law Club and the Access to Justice Club.

Robin is an avid hockey goalie. When he is not at the office, he can most likely be found on the ice.

Recent Decisions

• R. v. Tsonos, 2022 BCPC 265

Ashleigh is an associate at Hira Rowan LLP and was called to the British Columbia bar in 2019.

Prior to law school, Ashleigh obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Having been born and raised in Saskatchewan, Ashleigh returned to her prairie roots to complete her Juris Doctor at the University of Saskatchewan. During her time in law school, Ashleigh was an active fundraiser and Finance Committee Co-Chair for the College of Law Legal Follies Board. She also spent her time leading athletes to victory as the captain of the College of Law innertube water polo and water basketball leagues, and showcasing her Bhangra moves in various Bollywood performances while in law school.

Ashleigh has successfully represented clients in civil, criminal, and administrative matters before the British Columbia Court of Appeal, the British Columbia Supreme Court, the British Columbia Provincial Court, the British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board, the Human Rights Tribunal, the Civil Resolution Tribunal, and the Residential Tenancy Branch.

As an avid equestrian, when Ashleigh is not at the office, she is most likely found at the stable. Ashleigh also enjoys golfing, boating, and stand-up comedy.

Ravi Hira K.C., is a partner at Hira Rowan LLP. Prior to founding Hira Rowan LLP in April 2016, Ravi was a partner at another boutique litigation firm in downtown Vancouver.

Ravi was appointed Queen’s Counsel (now King’s Counsel) in 1998. He was Crown Counsel from 1982 to 1988 and a Commissioner with the British Columbia Securities Commission from 1992 to 1994. Ravi was a Director of the British Columbia Law Institute from 1997 to 2004 and has been a member of the Board of Directors of the International Centre for Criminal Law and Reform and Criminal Justice Policy as well as an elected member of the Canadian Bar Association National and Provincial Council. He was a member of the University of British Columbia Senate from 2000-2003 as well as the “Council of Investigative Excellence” for the Canadian Police College from 2001-2005. He was appointed by the Attorney General of British Columbia and the Law Society of British Columbia to the List of Special Prosecutors from 2007 to 2015. Most recently, Ravi was elected as a Bencher of the Law Society of British Columbia for a two-year term commencing January 1, 2024.

Ravi’s practice consists exclusively of counsel work. It includes complex commercial litigation cases, criminal defence cases, prosecutions on behalf of the Attorney General of British Columbia, and administrative law cases relating to professional discipline, political ethics, public inquiries, and other regulatory matters. Ravi has appeared in all levels of court in British Columbia and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Outside of his extensive contributions to the legal community, Ravi actively participates in running, squash, tennis, cycling, golf and skiing. He also enjoys chess and has competed in Provincial Championships.

The Honourable I. Bruce Josephson K.C. is associate counsel at Hira Rowan LLP. He assists the firm’s lawyers on complex matters and his services are also available to the profession as an arbitrator, mediator and consultant. Bruce is available for all types of mediations.

Bruce was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1969, after which he practiced civil and criminal litigation. He was appointed to the Provincial Court of British Columbia in 1975, on which he sat for 14 years, including serving as the Associate Chief Judge of the Provincial Court from 1984-1988 and the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court from 1988-1989. In October of 1989, he was appointed to the County Court of British Columbia, and after the merger of the Superior Courts in July 1990, he presided as a Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. He retired from the Supreme Court in April 2017.

During his 42-year judicial career, Bruce dealt with a full range of litigation matters, including criminal, civil and family claims. He has extensive mediation training, and he has written for legal publications and spoken at professional and academic gatherings on wide range of legal topics.

Mark Rowan is a Associate Counsel at Hira Rowan LLP.  He was a partner at Hira Rowan until January 1, 2024. Prior to founding Hira Rowan LLP in April 2016, Mark was a partner at another boutique litigation firm in downtown Vancouver.

Mark was called to the bar of British Columbia in 1986 after graduating from the University of Western Ontario Law School in 1985.  Between 1986 and 1990 Mark practiced in the areas of Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation.  From 1990 until 2001 Mark was a prosecutor for the Province of British Columbia.  While working as a prosecutor Mark prosecuted Criminal Code offences and environmental offences.  Between 2001 and 2008 Mark was heavily involved in the resolution of Indian Residential School claims.  Since 2008 Mark has been focusing on the defence of environmental and other regulatory offences, plaintiff’s personal injury and civil litigation.

Mark has a very broad litigation practice and a great deal of experience in acting for individuals and corporations, both large and small. Mark has appeared on behalf of clients at all levels of Court in British Columbia, the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Canada

Kyle Bienvenu is a Partner at Hira Rowan LLP. Prior to joining the firm in 2016, Kyle articled with a leading national firm and worked as an associate at a boutique construction litigation firm.

Kyle is a graduate of the University of Victoria, Faculty of Law and was called to the Bar in 2013. In 2014, Kyle was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration for his service in the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve. Kyle is a former vice-chair of the CBA (B.C.) Construction Law Subsection, and former elected representative of Vancouver County on the CBA (B.C.) Provincial Council. 

Kyle represents clients in a wide variety of civil disputes, including commercial litigation, construction disputes, regulatory litigation, administrative law, and professional discipline matters.

Kyle is the 2023 Winner of the Canadian Bar Association’s ‘Douglas Miller Rising Star Award‘.

National CBA Civil Litigation Section Executive – Member-at-Large