About Aspiring Law
Aspiring Law is founded on the belief that law can serve a broader purpose — supporting our communities, our people and the environment. That belief is at the heart of our work as a British Columbia benefit company, where measurable social and environmental commitments stand alongside clear, client-focused legal services.
Laura Cochrane, Founder & Lawyer
My name is Laura Cochrane, and I am the founder and lawyer behind Aspiring Law. My hope is to build a law practice grounded in empathy, clarity and impact — so clients feel supported, informed and confident at every step.
For the past seven years, I have had the privilege of serving northwestern British Columbia as a lawyer with Warner Bandstra Brown, helping families navigate estates, property and planning with care. Now, I’m embarking on a new chapter, but with the same commitment to you, and to practicing law with purpose.
I grew up and studied in Aotearoa New Zealand, lived in Sweden and interned with the European Commission in Ireland. I’m grateful to now call Terrace home — a place defined by mountains, rivers, lakes and trails, and by a community that reminds me daily why purpose matters.
Surrounded by the outdoors and pursuits that I love — backcountry skiing, hiking, biking and paddling — I’ve developed a practice that aspires to make legal services as effortless and empowering as the landscapes that inspire me.
Our Name
Our name, Aspiring Law, carries a double meaning. It honours Mount Aspiring | Tititea (3,033m) the glistening peak, in Aotearoa New Zealand, where I grew up and studied law.
The mountain symbolizes my personal connection to the landscapes and values that shaped me: respect, perseverance and integrity.
It also embodies our commitment to making legal services more accessible, effortless and empowering — helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
We use the name with deep respect for its cultural and spiritual significance to Ngāi Tahu, the people of Tahu, honouring the Māori iwi tribe of Aotearoa’s South Island.
Our impact framework
British Columbia Benefit Company
Aspiring Law is incorporated as a British Columbia benefit company. This means we have a legal duty to create a positive impact for society and the environment and to publish an annual report measuring our progress and accountability.
B Corp
We intend to apply for pending B Corp status and seek full certification within 12 months. This process aligns our governance and accountability with the highest international standards for transparency, ethics and verified impact.
Our public-benefit commitments
Access to legal services — To expand equitable access to legal services for underserved individuals, like seniors, by operating pro bono clinics and other initiatives that provide legal advice and education.
Environment — To make a positive impact on the environment through responsible supplier procurement and donating 1% of annual sales to environmental organizations.
Workplace culture — To promote equitable and flexible employment practices that enhance employee wellbeing by providing fair compensation, opportunities for personal and professional growth and fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
Admissions
- Barrister & Solicitor — Law Society of British Columbia (2018)
- Certificate of Qualification — Federation of Law Societies of Canada (2016)
- Enrolled Barrister & Solicitor — High Court of New Zealand (2012)
- The College of Law New Zealand — Professional Legal Studies Course (2011)
Education
- Executive MBA — Quantic School of Business and Technology (2023)
- LL.M. (European Law) — Stockholm University (2012)
- LL.B. and B.Sc. (Zoology) — University of Otago (2010)
Kia kaha
Kia kaha is a Māori phrase that translates as “be strong, get stuck in, keep going.” Like Mount Aspiring | Tititea, we aim high at Aspiring Law while staying grounded in purpose. We believe strength comes from integrity, compassion, and connection.
I help clients in Terrace and Northwestern British Columbia with estate planning, probate and estate administration, residential subdivisions and corporate restorations. If you’re looking for legal advice that values clarity, people and impact in equal measure — we would be honoured to work with you.
Aspiring Law — Estate planning and probate lawyer in Terrace, British Columbia
We provide clear, coordinated estate-planning to help you protect your family and your future. We guide families and executors through probate and estate administration with speed, clarity, and compassion. Serving executors and families across Northwestern British Columbia — including Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Hazelton, Haida Gwaii, Stewart, Dease Lake, Atlin and Smithers — with virtual appointments available for clients in and outside of British Columbia.