Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP is proud to announce that our Partner and former Managing Partner, Bruno De Vita, K.C., has been awarded the 2026 Vancouver Bar Association (VBA) Peter S. Hyndman Mentorship Award.
This prestigious annual award recognizes a Vancouver lawyer who has distinguished themselves as an outstanding mentor through an extraordinary commitment to sharing legal skills, wisdom, ethical insight and professionalism with the next generation of the bar.
A Legacy of Leadership and Mentorship
Since his admission to the BC Bar in 1984, Bruno has been extraordinarily generous with his time and experience. Throughout his career, he has made himself available to colleagues at every stage of practice and has become a trusted “go-to” person for both senior and junior lawyers seeking advice or guidance.
As a Partner and former Managing Partner of Alexander Holburn, Bruno has played an important role in mentoring generations of lawyers, students and paralegals. His approach has always extended beyond answering a legal question or offering advice on a file. He takes the time to teach, to listen and to help others develop the judgment, confidence and professionalism that come with experience.
Those who supported Bruno’s nomination spoke not only about his knowledge and generosity, but also about the genuine care he shows for the people he mentors. As one nominator stated: “He takes the time to get to know people, walks alongside junior colleagues as they develop, encourages them when they face challenges and helps them learn from their experiences.”
Perhaps the clearest measure of Bruno’s impact is that those he has mentored are themselves inspired to become mentors. His influence therefore reaches well beyond the colleagues he has directly supported, helping to carry forward a culture of mentorship within the firm and the broader legal profession.
Bruno’s commitment to developing others has also extended beyond Alexander Holburn. He has served as a guest instructor for the Professional Legal Training Course, shared his knowledge and experience through articles and presentations, and mentored undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in law.
That dedication to service is also reflected in his longstanding involvement in the legal and broader community. Bruno currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Investigatory Chamber of the Independent FIFA Ethics Committee, as an arbitrator for the Court of Arbitration for Sport and as a trustee of Vancouver College. He has also served as a member of the Law Society of British Columbia’s Ethics Committee and as a Director and Chair of the Vancouver College Legal and Insurance Committee.
For those who have had the opportunity to work with Bruno, this recognition is particularly meaningful because mentorship has never been about recognition for him. He gives his time because he genuinely cares about people and believes in helping those around him grow.
On behalf of everyone at Alexander Holburn, we congratulate Bruno on this very well-deserved honour and thank him for the lasting contribution he has made to our colleagues, our firm and the legal community.
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