Theo Terry

Articled Law Student

Theo (he/him/his) is an articled student at Moore Edgar Lyster LLP. He recently graduated from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. Theo first joined Moore Edgar Lyster as a summer student after his second year of law school and is excited to return to the firm to complete his articles.

Motivated by his commitment to workers’ rights and social justice, Theo went to law school to pursue a career in union-side labour law. While in law school, Theo was also selected to represent UBC in the National Labour Arbitration Competition moot, giving him the opportunity to strengthen his advocacy and research skills by preparing for, and competing in a mock labour arbitration. He also volunteered extensively with the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP), a student-run legal clinic providing free legal advice and assistance to low-income residents of British Columbia. As an LSLAP clinician and clinic head, he assisted clients with a range of legal issues including employment, human rights, tenancy, small claims, and criminal matters, and appeared in Provincial Court and at a variety of administrative tribunals.

Prior to law school, Theo studied fine arts at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. As a visual artist, his work has been exhibited at various local institutions. Theo also worked in technology hardware manufacturing before returning to university to study law.

Outside of work, Theo can usually be found playing soccer, riding or fixing bicycles, or reading.

EDUCATION

B.F.A., Emily Carr University of Art + Design

J.D., University of British Columbia