Contact Us

Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
Cogswell Tower
800–2000 Barrington Street
Halifax NS   B3J 3K1
T: 902 422-1491
F: 902 429-4869

E: General inquiry

To connect with us:

  • Call our main switchboard at 902-422-1491
  • Email our staff – review our staff directory
  • Drop mail/parcels in our designated drop boxes outside of our office

While most of our staff continue to work remotely, our reception desk will be staffed Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-4:30 pm and will be available to receive deliveries. If there is a staff member or department you wish to connect with, please call the office to make arrangements prior to attending our office. Please note: our reception desk will be closed during lunch hour from 12 pm-1 pm.

Media Contact:

John MacGillis
NSBS Communications Advisor
[email protected]

Staff Directory

Office of the Chief Executive Officer

Cheryl Hodder KCChief Executive Officer
Mullenger, JacquelineSenior Director, Operations and Governance
Willwerth, JaneStrategy & Engagement Advisor

Equity & Access

Marla BrownEquity & Access Director
Vanessa FellsEquity & Access Advisor

Human Resources & Communications

Cox, Sharon Human Resources & Operations Director
MacGillis, JohnCommunications Advisor
Walters, JenniferReceptionist

Education & Credentials

Pink, JenniferDirector, Education & Credentials
Maxwell, DawnExecutive Assistant to Education & Credentials Director
Ferguson-Eagan, CaronEducation & Credentials Counsel
O’Connor, AlanaEducation & Credentials Advisor
McCleave, RobLegal Services Support Counsel
Saumier, JonathanLegal Services Support Counsel

Finance & Administration

Shewan, KateDirector, Finance & Administration
Foss, KerryExecutive Assistant to Finance & Administration Director
Benoit, PierreTechnology & Systems Manager
MacNeill, JocelynTrust Assurance Auditor
Myshrall, BeatriceAccounting Administrator
Trenholm, DarleneController

Library & Information Services

NOTE: Please direct all general library queries & questions here.

Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society – Library & Information Services
The Law Courts, seventh floor 
1815 Upper Water Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 1S7

T: 902 425 2665 
Toll-free: 1 866 219 1202 – members only
F: 902 422 1697

Haimes, JenniferLibrary Technician

Professional Responsibility

NOTE: If you have a concern with a lawyer, please use our online complaint form or email [email protected]. While our Intake Line remains open at 902-422-1491, we are currently experiencing a high volume of calls. You may find it more efficient to use the online intake form or send us an email.

Cumming, ElaineDirector, Professional Responsibility
Burgess, SuzanneExecutive Assistant to Professional Responsibility Director
Turcotte-Roy, CatherineComplaints & Investigations Counsel
Manning, TammyComplaints & Investigations Counsel
Burchill, HeatherProfessional Responsibility Counsel
Crowther, ColleenParalegal, Professional Responsibility