Halifax partner Nancy Rubin, QC, inducted as a new Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
The ACTL is composed of preeminent members of the trial bar from the United States and Canada, and is recognized as the leading trial lawyers organization in both countries. Fellowship is extended only by invitation, after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Membership can never be more than 1% of the total lawyer population of any state or province, and is limited to only those trial lawyers who are unquestionably and eminently qualified, in addition to being regarded as the best in their state/province. Qualifications include high ethical and moral standards, as well as excellent character.
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Charlottetown partner Jonathan Coady has published an article, “The Time Has Come: Standard of Review in Canadian Administrative Law,” in volume 68 of the University of New Brunswick Law Journal. The volume examines emerging issues…
Read MoreEighty-nine lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada© 2018, 13 of which are “Lawyer of the Year”
Best Lawyers in Canada© 2018 has recognized 89 lawyers from Stewart McKelvey, representing more than 40 areas of practice, as leaders in their fields, 13 of which have also been named a Best Lawyers® 2018…
Read MoreHalifax partner, and co-chair of the Stewart McKelvey students committee, Karen Bennett-Clayton spoke with Lexpert Magazine‘s Sandra Rubin about the ongoing diversity efforts made by the Firm, particularly in the area of student recruitment. Stewart…
Read MoreAfter receiving such feedback as, “try and smile a little” and “…seduce the court” from a male advocate at a national moot trial, articled clerk Ria Guidone was left wondering what to do next. She…
Read MoreWe welcome associate Allison Whelan to our St. John’s office. Called to the Newfoundland and Labrador bar in 2009, Allison brings with her an extensive litigation background, and will assist clients with their in-depth tax…
Read MoreMinister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, has announced that Christa Brothers, QC, will replace Mr. Justice A.W.D. Pickup in Nova Scotia’s Supreme Court. For 20 years, Christa has been…
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Cathy Lahey, QC, partner in our Saint John office, has been appointed to the Department of Justice’s Judicial Advisory Committee (“JAC”) in New Brunswick for a two-year term. This…
Read MoreAt the recent Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (“STEP”) national conference in Toronto, Halifax partner Timothy Matthews, QC, TEP, was presented with the Founder’s Award. This accolade is given to individuals who demonstrate a…
Read MoreThe Lexpert special edition on cross-border corporate lawyers, as featured in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine, highlights 10 firm partners who are Lexpert-ranked and are viewed by their colleagues as influential in…
Read MoreWe welcome the newest associate to our Charlottetown office, Hilary Foster. Called to the Prince Edward Island bar earlier today, Hilary will practice in the areas of labour and employment, litigation and real property, to…
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