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
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Notice of Referral to Hearing: Ian Gray
The Hearing Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (the “Society”) will hold a hearing, at a date and time to be determined, respecting charges against Ian Gray, a member of the Society.
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Morgan Manzer Acclaimed as Second Vice-President
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.
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D. Fraser MacFadyen Acclaimed as At-Large Council Member
The Nomination period for At-Large Council Members closed on April 3, 2023.
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Counsel for Members in Relation to Professional Responsibility Matters: Society Seeking Members to Provide Services
The Society urges all members who are the subject of a complaint that may be referred to the Complaints Investigation Committee to retain their own counsel to provide guidance and advice at as early a stage as possible.