Connect with colleagues across the province and contribute to your profession by becoming a member of the Society’s Council.
The Society’s Nominating Committee will nominate a candidate for Second Vice-President in the months to come. Members from all regions across Nova Scotia are invited to provide recommendations or to volunteer to be considered.
As the Second Vice-President, you’ll help lead the Society and lend your voice and unique insights to decisions that impact Nova Scotia’s legal profession. The Second Vice-President has unquestionable integrity, respect for others, leadership and communication skills, strategic thinking, consensus building, and is committed to the Society’s purpose and strategic direction. Review the Position Description to learn more.
The 2025-2026 Second Vice-President will be elected in April 2025 and will begin their term at the Annual Meeting in June 2025. The successful candidate will become First Vice-President in June 2026 and President in June 2027.
If you wish to recommend someone for consideration or if you’re interested in being considered, please send the following materials to any of the Society’s officers* by Friday, March 28, 2025, or by emailing elections@nsbs.org.
- A brief expression of interest (max. 1 page)
- A brief resume (1-2 pages)
- A completed Skills & Attributes Matrix
- A completed Nomination Form
We value diversity on Council and welcome applications from all equity deserving groups. We also have the technology for volunteers to attend meetings remotely. All names put forward will be considered and treated confidentially.
QUESTIONS? Feel free to contact any of the following.
*Society’s officers: President – Morgan Manzer; First VP – Michelle Kelly KC; Second VP – Candee McCarthy.