October InForum
October 27, 2022
October InForum: President’s Message, DSA, Committee and 2nd VP Opportunities, and more.
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Congratulations to the 2022 Distinguished Service Award Recipient Shawna Paris-Hoyte O.N.S., KC
October 26, 2022
We’re pleased to announce that Shawna Paris-Hoyte O.N.S., KC is the recipient of the Society’s 2022 Distinguished Service Award (DSA).
Established in 1999, the Distinguished Service Award is presented to a member who has made significant contributions to their community, the legal profession, and the Society.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day: Resources for Members
September 29, 2022
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society will close its office on Friday, September 30 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal holiday to recognize and reflect on the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools.
September InForum
September 28, 2022
September InForum: National Day For Truth and Reconciliation, NSBS Welcomes CEO, KC Application Deadline & More
Gender Equity Committee: Report on Gender Discrimination and Harassment Survey
September 23, 2022
To learn more about barriers resulting from gender-based discrimination and harassment in the present, the Society’s Gender Equity Committee designed and distributed an online questionnaire to members in 2019. This report summarizes these findings and our next step is to research and consider what recommendations the Committee will make to Council and the Society to address the issues and what these results have uncovered.
Transition from Queen’s Counsel to King’s Counsel
September 9, 2022
After the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Province of Nova Scotia has announced the following details related to the Queen’s Counsel designation: