Submissions Open – Race and the Law Essay Prize 2026
April 17, 2026
We’re seeking essay submissions for the 2026 Race & the Law Essay Prize, an initiative of the Society’s Racial Equity Committee.
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Congratulations to Gordon Hebb, KC — 2025 Distinguished Service Award Recipient
March 23, 2026
We are delighted to announce that Gordon Hebb, KC, is the recipient of the Society’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award (DSA).
Congratulations Jennifer Cox, KC, recipient of the 2025 AMIE Award
March 20, 2026
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is pleased to announce Jennifer Cox, KC, as the 2025 recipient of the Society’s AMIE Award.
REMINDER: AMIE Award Nominations for 2025
January 1, 2026
The Society is seeking nominations for the Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE).
NSBS Council appoints Three New Public Representatives
October 27, 2025
The NSBS Council has approved the appointment of three new Public Representatives to join their ranks: Kehinde Akintola, John MacGillis, and Betty Thomas.
Society nominates Patricia Jones as 2025-2026 Second Vice-President
October 24, 2025
The NSBS Nominating Committee nominates lawyer Patricia Jones as the Society’s Second Vice-President for the 2025-2026 Council year.