Notice of Custodianship: Billy Joe Sparks
April 5, 2024
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice of the appointment of a custodian for the law practice of Billy Joe Sparks.
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Ruck Report Update
March 22, 2024
The Society is pleased to provide an update on the Ruck Report.
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
International Women’s Day
March 6, 2024
The Society’s Gender Equity Committee (GEC) conducted a survey in September 2022 to address lawyers’ experiences with gender-based harassment and discrimination in legal workplaces. We are pleased to present the findings in this report
Welcoming New Council Members
February 21, 2024
The NSBS is delighted to share that four new Council members were appointed at our January Council meeting.