Congratulations Raymond Wagner KC, 2023 Distinguished Service Award Recipient!

We’re pleased to announce that Raymond Wagner KC is the recipient of the Society’s 2023 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. The Distinguished Service Award Committee reviews nominations based on the nominee’s commitment to integrity, professional achievement, service to the profession, and commitment to reform.

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Congratulations Heather McNeill N.W.L., KC, recipient of the Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession!

The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is pleased to announce that Heather McNeill N.W.L., KC is the 2023 recipient of the Society’s Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE).

This award 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. For more information about this award and the nomination criteria is available on our website.

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Notice of Suspension: Kevin Reardon

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.

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