Chatelaine magazine names Candace L. Thomas, QC, one of 13 women who rocked 2019
In the December 2019 issue of Chatelaine, Halifax partner Candace L. Thomas, QC, has been listed among the 13 Women Who Rocked 2019. These women of the year consist of athletes, environmentalists, record-breakers and others who have brought about change and led the way forward. Candace was recognized for making history as the first woman Chair of Dalhousie University’s Board of Governors. “The importance of giving back was instilled in me at a young age,” said Candace, “… part of giving back means ‘lifting as I climb.'”
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In the February 2016 issue of Lexpert Magazine, partner Murray Murphy, QC, CHRP, was interviewed by Julius Melnitzer for the article, The right to strike: Supreme Court’s labour trilogy has wide ranging impacts. This piece looks into the three…
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Read MoreHalifax partner John Rogers, QC, has recently completed the Directors Education Program to receive an Institute of Corporate Directors designation(“ICD.D”). Upon completion of this national program, developed by the Institute of Corporate Directors and the University of…
Read MoreThis year’s Canadian Bar Association Nova Scotia branch mid-winter conference, Thursday, January 28 and Friday, January 29 in Halifax will feature Daniela Bassan, Rob Aske, Richard Niedermayer, TEP, Scott Campbell and Paul Saunders as speakers. Daniela Bassan will join three others for a…
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Read MoreStewart McKelvey Halifax welcomes new associate Michael MacIsaac, who was admitted to the Nova Scotia bar today. Michael will focus on such areas as litigation, maritime and transportation law, energy law and insurance defence. He strives…
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