By Kyla Lee ( October 4, 2021, 2:02 PM EDT) -- British Columbia courts recently introduced a practice directive that requires counsel to state their pronouns and forms of address when introducing themselves in an appearance. While the directives were largely applauded by the profession and the public, due to the promotion of inclusivity and the reduction of barriers for trans, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming lawyers, they were also the subject of intense derision and ridicule....