Congratulations to the 14 King’s Counsel Appointees

Justice Minister and Attorney General Brad Johns announced the appointment of 14 lawyers in Nova Scotia to the King’s Counsel. The criteria to receive this designation includes having been a member of the Nova Scotia bar for a minimum of 15 years and demonstrating professional integrity and good character. An independent advisory committee makes recommendations to the Minister of Justice and …

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Congratulations to Josie McKinney, recipient of the Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession!

The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is pleased to announce that Josie McKinney is the first recipient of the Society’s Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE).

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Introducing the New Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE)

We’re happy to introduce the Society’s new Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE) which recognizes outstanding Mi’kmaq and Indigenous lawyers within Nova Scotia who have contributed to their community, their Nation, the legal profession and to the Society.  

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