Atty. Michael Hancock
Michael acts for clients in both the public and private sectors, with expertise in the area of education law. In addition to 11 years as a member of Harris’ Education Group, Michael was General Counsel for the BC Public School Employers Association (BCPSEA) and the Vancouver School Board (VSB).
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Michael Hancock is a employment and education attorney, practicing at Harris & Company LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).
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- Michael acts for clients in both the public and private sectors, with expertise in the area of education law
- In addition to 11 years as a member of Harris’ Education Group, Michael was General Counsel for the BC Public School Employers Association (BCPSEA) and the Vancouver School Board (VSB)
- He acted as lead negotiator and spokesperson for BCPSEA in bargaining, including during the illegal withdrawal of services in 2005
- At VSB he was responsible for education, real estate, and commercial law matters, in addition to labour and employment work
- Michael’s past experience affords him unique insights into the education sector and the rare perspective of having been counsel, client, and negotiator
- Michael also held the positions of General Counsel and Director of Employee Relations for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
- While at ICBC, Michael provided general corporate law advice to executive and senior management on employment, labour, compensation, privacy, intellectual property, insurance, and regulatory matters
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Hancock is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Michael Hancock is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys →
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