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.
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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
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.
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.
Report on Extending Legal Parentage
March 12, 2024
Report on Extending Legal Parentage stresses need for Nova Scotia to address parentage gap for families conceiving by surrogacy and egg, sperm and embryo donation
Clarification required on coverage of Court of Appeal Decision Howe v. Rees, 2024 NSCA 16 (News Release)
February 9, 2024
Some media covering the February 6, 2024 Nova Scotia Court of Appeal ruling on Howe v. Rees, 2024 NSCA 16 implied the Court’s decision related to the disbarment of Mr. Howe. This inference requires clarification.