Meet Gigi Chen-Kuo, the Law Society’s new CEO/Executive Director

In this episode of LawCast BC, we are pleased to introduce you to the Law Society’s new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director Gigi Chen-Kuo. We invite you to get to know Chen-Kuo as she shares insights into her experience in leadership roles and what she believes to be qualities of an effective leader. As a CEO who is passionate about empowering others, she shares her perspective on cultivating a healthy workplace, the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion and advice for anyone who is just starting their careers. 

Gigi Chen-Kuo was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Law Society in 2025 and is responsible for the overall strategy, key priorities and operation of the organization. Called to the Bar in 1991, Gigi worked in private practice before becoming in-house counsel for BC Transit and TransLink. At TransLink, she served in various leadership roles including General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, General Counsel & Executive Vice-President, Corporate Services, Interim Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Operating Officer. Her experience in the complex and dynamic public transportation environment is proof of her strong track record in serving the public interest and managing change.

Gigi has extensive experience in governance and serves on the boards of Coast Capital Savings Credit Union, the British Columbia Automobile Association, Transportation Investment Corporation and Union Gospel Mission. She is also member of the Allard School of Law Dean’s Advisory Council at the University of British Columbia. In 2022, Gigi was nominated for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the Business & the Professions category and was a shortlisted nominee for the Women’s Infrastructure Network’s Outstanding Leader Award.

A full text transcript of the episode is available.