December 2025 Spotlight: Hamidreza Siavashpour
What is your name?
Hamidreza Siavashpour
Current place of work/title?
Heron Law Offices, Immigration Lawyer
How did you first get involved with FACL BC?
I first came across FACL BC through LinkedIn posts that my friends were liking and sharing. I was curious, but for a long time I never took the next step to learn what the organization was really about. That changed in 2023, when I was preparing to start my legal practice and began listening to its podcasts. I found them meaningful and inspiring.
In 2024, one of my mentors encouraged me to apply for the Leadership Academy. That marked the beginning of my engagement with FACL BC, and I am truly grateful for it.
What has been your favourite FACL event or initiative so far?
The Leadership Academy has been my favourite FACL BC initiative so far. It is an excellent opportunity to develop skills that are important in today’s world, not only within the legal profession but for anyone who aims to make a positive contribution to society.
What made the experience truly invaluable for me was the people in the cohort. I gained several new friends, each with their own story, challenges, ambitions, and vision. I feel fortunate to be part of this group. It is a lasting community and a strong source of support for all of us. I see it as an opportunity to grow and to help others grow.
What advice would you give yourself if you were to go back in time?
I would tell myself not to be afraid of taking risks. Choose the paths that are more challenging and rewarding instead of the ones that feel safe. Life is unpredictable and most things cannot be fully planned or foreseen. Be open, flexible, willing to embrace uncertainty, and enjoy the journey rather than trying to control every outcome.
What is something that not many people know about you?
Not many people know that I once received an admission from a medical school. I chose law school instead. Even after eighteen years from that decision, I sometimes still wonder what my life would have looked like if I had become a doctor rather than a lawyer.
