Kahn Zack Ehrlich Lithwick llp

Barristers & Solicitors

Lawrence A. Kahn, Q.C.*' Daniel A. Zack Perry S. Ehrlich* Marvin Lithwick*

300- 10991 Shellbridge Way
Betty L. Gabriel* Jasmeet K. Wahid* Michael L. Lipton* Susan P. Apperley
Angela L. Folino^ Whitney E. Derber Song Xue*^ Ben Ling Chen*^ Richmond BC V6X 3C6
Elizabeth M. Khean Catrina M, Chisholm Johanna M. Goosen RenaChen Telephone 604.270.9571
Jennifer K. Myhal Kathleen M. MacEwan Sabrina Y. Xie
Fax 604.270.8282
www.kzellaw.com

Reply to: Lawrence Kahn,Q-C.

Direct Line: 604.232.7208
Email: kahn@kzellaw.com
File No. 01-52728

June 5,2018

VIA EMAIL

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Dear Sirs/Mesdames:

Re: Finalization of adoption placements from Japan to British Columbia residents

A. INTRODUCTION

I am a Barrister and Solicitor in good standing with the Law Society of the Province of British
Columbia. I was called to the Bar in 1972. I have practised almost exclusively in family law
since 1975. I have experience in all aspects of family law and related matters for over 40 years,
during which time I have developed an expertise in adoption law.

As a part of my adoption practice, I have finalized adoption placements from Japan to British
Columbia residents.

B. DUTY AS AN EXPERT

I am aware of subrule(1) of Rule 11-2 of the B.C. Supreme Court Civil Rules.
Rule 11-2- Duty of Expert Witness
Duty ofexpert witness
(1)ln giving an opinion to the court, an expert appointed under this Part by one or
more parties or by the court has a duty to assist the court and is not to be an
advocate for any party.
Advice and certification
(2)If an expert is appointed under this Part by one or more parties or by the court,
the expert must, in any report he or she prepares under this Part, certify that he or
she

(a) is aware of the duty referred to in sub rule (1),

(b) has made the report in conformity with that duty, and

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