Jennifer Pink appointed NSBS Interim Executive Director
October 2, 2025
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Council has appointed Director of Education & Credentials Jennifer Pink as the Society’s Interim Executive Director.
REGAINING TRUST: The Ruck Report
October 29, 2024
Today, Douglas Ruck, KC, delivered his report, “Regaining Trust” to members of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
Regaining Trust: The Ruck Report to be presented on October 29, 2024
October 22, 2024
We are pleased to advise that Mr. Douglas Ruck KC will be presenting his report to the Society on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Atlantic.
Society Appoints First VP and Nominates Second VP for 2024-2025 Term
September 13, 2024
NSBS Council is pleased to report it has accepted the Nominating Committee’s recommendations to appoint Michelle Kelly, KC as First Vice-President of the Society, and to nominate Candace McCarthy as Second Vice-President of the Society—both for the 2024-2025 Council year.
New report on Responding to Emergency Situations in the Context of Family Violence
June 11, 2024
The Access to Justice & Law Reform Institute (formerly Law Reform Commission of Nova Scotia) is happy to report the release of their Survey Report on Responding to Emergency Situations in Family Court.
Shawna Paris-Hoyte appointed Executive Director of African Nova Scotian Justice Institute
March 21, 2024
The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (ANSJI) proudly announces Shawna Paris-Hoyte as its new Executive Director.