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March 2026
IN THIS ISSUE: Second VP 2026/27, Society Award Recipients, Professional Standards Update, Lebanese Lawyers Association, Board and Council Opportunities, Glube Cup Registration, New KCs, March Missing Wills, and Equity Scenerios.
Articles and News
Rob Kennedy, KC, named Second Vice-President 2026/27
Following a 15-day open nomination period, we are pleased to announce that Rob Kennedy, KC, has been named as the Society’s Second Vice-President for the 2026/2027 term.
Congratulations Jennifer Cox, KC, recipient of the 2025 AMIE Award
We are pleased to announce Jennifer Cox, KC, as the 2025 recipient of the Society’s Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE).
Congratulations to Gordon Hebb, KC — 2025 Distinguished Service Award Recipient
We are pleased to announce Gordon D. Hebb, KC, as the recipient of the Society’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award.
Professional Standards Updated: Record Retention and Maintenance of Electronic Data
On February 27, 2026, Council approved the amalgamation and update of two Law Office Management Practice Standards.
New Association offers Support to Lebanese Lawyers of Nova Scotia
A new association has been founded to support and represent Lebanese lawyers working within the Nova Scotia legal profession.
Opportunities and Calls for Interest
NSBS Council Opportunity: HRM District Council
The Society is seeking to fill a vacancy on Council for a lawyer representing the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) District.
NSBS Committee Opportunity: Professional Standards (Criminal) Committee
The Society is seeking expressions of interest from individuals interested in joining the Professional Standards (Criminal) Committee.
Nova Scotia Legal Aid seeks Applicants for Board of Directors
Board of Directors Opportunity – Serving on the NSLA Board is an opportunity to shape how justice is delivered to those who need it most.
Across the Profession
Registration Open – 2026 Glube Cup Hockey Tournament, April 17-19
Registration is now open for the annual NS Legal Profession Glube Cup Hockey Tournament. Deadline: April 1, 2026.
Fourteen Nova Scotia Lawyers appointed to King’s Counsel
Congratulations to the fourteen Nova Scotia lawyers who have been appointed to King’s Counsel for 2026.
Missing Wills – March 2026
We offer an online form whereby members of the public may provide details relating to a family member’s Will, should they be unable to locate it.
We have been advised of the following missing Wills for the 30-day period ending March 16, 2026.
Equity and Access Resources
Equity in Action Scenario: Client seeking Services
Scenario: Amina Khan is a 32-year-old Canadian-born Muslim woman who wears a hijab. She has retained your law firm to assist with a workplace discrimination matter.
Equity in Action Scenario: Hiring a New Lawyer (Answers)
Review the NSBS answers from our last Equity in Action Scenario: Hiring a New Lawyer. Learn more about how to support diverse hiring practices.