Announcements

In the Chronicle Herald article, Advocacy organization wants to see 30% of senior executive committee positions held by women, Lydia Bugden shares her thoughts about the importance of gender diversity and the Firm’s support of 30% Club Canada, an organization with a mandate to see women occupy 30 per cent of senior executive committee and…

We congratulate those who were called to the New Brunswick bar today, including our newest associates: Kristen Fulton in the Saint John office, Bryan Mills in the Fredericton office and Julie Young in the Moncton office.

Congratulations to Tyler James, Kevin Landry, Peter Osmond, Divya Subramanian, Sarah Walsh, Elizabeth Brachaniec and Mark Njoh, as they celebrate becoming members of the Nova Scotia bar, following their admission ceremony earlier today.

During a recent Saint John Law Society event, partner Alanna Waberski was presented with a Young Lawyers Leaders Award. This accolade recognizes individuals who have devoted a considerable amount of time and talent to the community and the legal profession. Alanna has volunteered her time with the Lily Lake Pavilion Inc. as a director, officer…

St. John’s partner Erin Best is among the nominees for the 2017 Top 25 Most Influential, presented by Canadian Lawyer. Voting is open until June 12. This recognition is given to those who go above and beyond their profession, as well as positively influence and contribute to their community. Erin is included in the ‘Corporate…

Fredericton partner Britt Dysart, QC, has been recognized by Junior Achievement Canada with a National Volunteer Award. Presented at the Canadian Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, this accolade honours a strong commitment to community and a significant contribution to volunteer organizations. Britt has been involved with the New Brunswick branch of Junior Achievement for…

During last night’s 25th annual Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame gala, honouring 2017 laureates Michael Donovan, Chris Huskilson and Jim Eisenhauer, attendees found out what a group of Firm lawyers from Halifax would be celebrating in 25 years:

The Atlantic Real Estate Forum, June 1 in Halifax, will feature partner Lawrence Freeman, QC, as moderator of the panel, Development and design: across all asset classes what are the latest trends? Beginning at 11:15 a.m., Larry will guide this conversation among local leaders in real estate to discuss the new technology available and the…

The Building Owners and Managers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador have recognized the Stewart McKelvey office in St. John’s with the Pinnacle Award “Tenant of the Year”. This accolade is given to a tenant in the real estate industry that exceeds the expectations of workplace environments, as well as the health and safety of its…

At the annual branch meeting of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (“STEP”) Atlantic, Halifax partner Richard Niedermayer, TEP, was given the Volunteer of the Year award by branch chair Andrée Godbout (pictured below). Created in 2015, this recognition is given each year to one individual per STEP branch, to celebrate their work to…