This month’s spotlight shines on Daxton S. Boeré of Farris LLP
How did you first get involved with CLEBC?
I first got involved with CLEBC by helping to write a paper during articling. Since then, I’ve frequently relied on CLEBC publications and course materials to point me in the right direction on countless topics. I look forward to continuing to contribute to that indispensable array of resources.
What are you currently working on (or have most recently worked on) with CLEBC?
I recently co-chaired A Litigator’s Arsenal with my colleague Rebecca. It was a full-day course held on June 9, featuring a panel of impressive faculty who shared tips and insights on all aspects of a case—from pleadings to trial.
What made you decide to become a lawyer?
In my early 20s, I worked a series of unpleasant or uninspiring jobs—including overseeing a quick lube bay, working as an oilfield construction labourer, and driving a shuttle for a car dealership. I often dreamed of becoming a lawyer, if only I had the chance to “do it all over again.”
At 23, I came to the now-obvious realization that my life wasn’t over—and that I could do it all over again. So I began the trek to finish my undergrad and head to law school.
What inspired you to practice in the areas of estate and insolvency litigation?
The main inspiration came from working with experienced practitioners in those areas who showed me how interesting and fulfilling the work could be. The personal aspect of estate litigation stood out right away—I knew I was interested in it even when I started articling. My interest in insolvency took me by surprise, but the fast-paced and creative nature of the practice quickly drew me in.
While in law school, you were Co-President of the 2SLGBTQIA+ student group OutLaws, and founder and President of Trans@Allard. What has your experience been like in the legal profession as a trans lawyer?
Around the time of my call to the bar in summer 2023, I wrote a piece for The Advocate about what it felt like to be entering the profession as a trans lawyer. While I’ve since settled more into my role as a lawyer, I still resonate with how I described my experience of being trans in this profession.
I’m very fortunate to have found a place to practice where I can be out and supported as a trans lawyer. That said, practice is not without its challenges—I still often face situations where my identity isn’t recognized or respected.
As lawyers, our role is to advocate for others, and that can complicate the decision of when and how to advocate for ourselves. I often find myself weighing whether correcting opposing counsel on my form of address detracts from what’s really at issue: my client’s case. I’m still navigating these choices, knowing there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.
What influences and motivates you most?
Aside from a deep and abiding competitive spirit (which all signs suggest is genetic), I’m motivated by a close-knit circle of good friends who push me to be better—and who never let me take myself too seriously.
I’m also motivated by my nieces and nephews, whom I love dearly. They’ve come to expect a never-ending supply of cute Converse, Vans, and other sneakers that I (Unctie Dax) am duty-bound to provide.
Other than law, what are you passionate about?
I love to cook and bake, and I take particular joy in a complicated, multi-day baking project. In 2025, I started “painting” cakes—using palette knives and buttercream to create floral or abstract designs on cakes instead of piping.
As my colleagues know, I’m equally passionate about proper em dash and en dash usage.