2020 Distinguished Service Award Recipient: John Rafferty QC
December 8, 2020
The Society is pleased to announce that John Rafferty QC of Truro, NS is the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Service Award (DSA).
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Notice of Suspension: Ian Gray
December 8, 2020
The Complaints Investigation Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice that the practising certificate of Ian Gray of Halifax, Nova Scotia has been
NSBS statement against anti-Black racism
June 3, 2020
As the regulator of Nova Scotia’s legal profession, we continue to be deeply committed to addressing issues of systemic racism, including anti-Black racism, in the justice system since the release of the Marshall Inquiry recommendations nearly 30 years ago.
2019-2023 Strategic Plan
November 15, 2019
Acting in the public interest, the Society is the trusted and respected regulator of the legal profession. We provide leadership, value and support to a competent, ethical, diverse and engaged legal profession. We work with the legal profession to enhance access to legal services and to uphold the rule of law.