2023 NSBS Presidents’ Leadership Award Recipients
July 4, 2023
A special congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the NSBS Presidents’ Leadership Award Cierra Mateo and Leandra Bouman.
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2023 Race and the Law Prize Recipient: Keita Szemok-Uto
June 30, 2023
“Thank you to the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society. I am honoured and humbled to receive this award. As a Canadian with mixed Asian heritage, writing this paper was a deeply engaging and rewarding experience for me.”
Notice of Suspension: Kevin Reardon
June 28, 2023
The Complaints Investigation Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice that the practising certificate of Kevin Reardon has been suspended pursuant to Section 37(1) and (2) of the Legal Profession Act, effective June 27, 2023 until further notice. Further, the Complaints Investigation Committee resolved to appoint a Receiver for the practice of Kevin Reardon, pursuant to Section 51 of the Legal Profession Act.
2023 Annual Report
June 26, 2023
The Society’s Annual Report provides highlights of the past year including a message from the NSBS President and Chief Executive Officer and financial statements for
Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE)
May 19, 2023
The Society is seeking nominations for the 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
Morgan Manzer Acclaimed as Second Vice-President
April 18, 2023
Morgan was acclaimed as Second Vice-President after the nomination process closed on April 11. He will assume the post and its responsibilities after the Society’s Annual Meeting. Mark Scott KC will serve as 2023-2024 President and Andrew Nickerson KC will serve as the Society’s First Vice-President.