Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
2000 Barrington Street, Suite 800 B3J 3K1 Halifax, NS, Canada

Nominate an outstanding Nova Scotia lawyer for our Distinguished Service Award! The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) recognizes outstanding lawyers who have contributed significantly to their community, the legal profession and/or to the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate a Nova Scotia lawyer by May 31st.... Learn more about this award & how to nominate a lawyer at https://bit.ly/dsa-2021-nominate

Trauma-informed lawyering is a do-no-further-harm, relational approach to the practice of law. Learn more about trauma-informed lawyering at our upcoming TRC education session on May 26th (12:00 PM-1:00 PM via Zoom) with lawyer & podcast host Myrna McCallum. All members are encouraged to attend this free education session. Register at https://bit.ly/3nskphm

King’s Board of Governors Chair Douglas Ruck, QC, appointed to conduct external review of Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society. Read the Society's statement, next steps & FAQs at https://bit.ly/nsbs-statement-sd

#ICYMI We're seeking an Executive Director & this competition will remain open until filled. Learn more about this exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the Society's mission https://bit.ly/3gVTjht

#LawyersNS Contribute to your profession as an NSBS Council Member! We're seeking to fill two Council vacancies, a Cape Breton District member position & a member At-Large position, for the 2021-2023 Council term. These vacancies will be filled by appointment As a Council member, you’ll help lead the Society and lend your voice and unique insights to decisions that impact Nova Scotia’s legal profession. We encourage all interested members to submit an expression of interest ...for these appointments by May 27th. Learn how to submit an expression of interest https://bit.ly/33oCEeC

Hey all! We are launching our Understanding Your Rights series next Thursday! These session will address summary offences, youth involvement, small claims etc.... Please RSVP (Due to COVID 19 restrictions we are following space rules) by Jan 18 to the emails / numbers provided on post & share amongst your networks! See y’all next week See more

Today is Martin Luther King Day as we pay tribute to the life and legacy of the legendary American civil rights leader. The day celebrates his legacy as a leader of nonviolent activism during the Civil Rights Movement, with successful protests against racial discrimination. While it is not an official holiday in Canada, though some local governments including Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal do commemorate it, it is important we celebrate Dr. King’s accomplishments. His leading ...voice and actions contributed to the passing of The Civil Rights Act. This new law ended legal segregation of people by race in public places and banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex. This is one of the most influential legislative achievements of the Civil Rights Movement. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. - Martin Luther King Jr.

#LawyersNS Did you know 2021 is our Council election year? Nominations for the District Election opens on Jan. 28th. Practising members are eligible to be nominated in their corresponding district. Learn more about the upcoming election by reviewing the Council Election FAQs at http://bit.ly/2LTzf21 Photo description: NSBS District Map - There are four districts. The Cape Breton District, Central District, HRM and the Southwestern District.

Tomorrow is A Roundtable Discussion on Gladue Rights with members of the Society’s TRC Working Group and staff from the Mi’kmaw Legal Support Network. Have you registered for this virtual discussion? Learn more & register at https://bit.ly/36B0TJ0

Mark your calendars! We are having an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Information Session and we would be happy to have you join us! To register visit https://bit.ly/38E7HGR

#ICYMI #LawyersNS The Society's Executive Committee will host a virtual information session Feb. 3rd for members interested in learning more about the role & responsibilities of a Council member. Register & learn more https://bit.ly/37y1nAd

#LawyersNS You’re invited to A Roundtable Discussion on Gladue Rights Rights with members of the Society’s TRC Working Group and staff from the Mi’kmaw Legal Support Network. Join us Friday, January 15, 2021, for an interactive dialogue on the history of Jamie Gladue, section 718.2(e) of the CCC and how to apply Gladue factors in a meaningful way for clients. All members are welcome to attend this virtual discussion as we explore this area of law from different perspectives. Register & learn more https://bit.ly/36B0TJ0

On behalf of the NSBS team, we would like to wish all Nova Scotians a safe and happy holiday season and all the best in the New Year. We are closed for the holidays from December 24, 2020January 3, 2021 and will reopen remotely Monday, January 4, 2021. The Society’s Library in the Halifax Law Courts, which is physically closed until further notice, will not be staffed or accepting returns or request to borrow materials using curbside pick-up and drop-off from December 22, 2020-January 3, 2021. The Library will reopen remotely for inquiries and requests for curbside pick-up and drop-off Monday, January 4, 2021

Have you registered for the upcoming Roundtable Discussion on Gladue Rights? Join us on January 15th for an interactive dialogue on the history of Jamie Gladue, section 718.2(e) of the CCC and how to apply Gladue factors in a meaningful way for clients. Learn more & register https://bit.ly/36B0TJ0 #professionaldevelopment

The Society's Council election is coming up in 2021! Are you interested in running for Council? Join the Executive Committee Feb. 3, 2021 for a virtual information session to learn more about the role and responsibilities of a Council member. http://bit.ly/37y1nAd #lawyersNS

There's currently a 2020-2021 Second Vice-President Vacancy & our Nominating Committee will nominate a candidate to be appointed by Council in early 2021. The successful candidate will become First Vice-President in June 2021 and President in June 2022. Are you interested in this opportunity to contribute to your profession on Council? The deadline to submit an expression of interest is Wednesday, December 23rd. Learn more https://bit.ly/2VtGgIs

#FYI #LawyersNS Did you know we share career opportunities related to the legal profession on our website nsbs.org? Review current opportunities & learn how to submit a posting at nsbs.org/legal-profession/careers/

#FYI the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers Nova Scotia will host a zoom session on November 24, 2020, at 6:00 PM to discuss the next steps for CABL-NS. This event is open to all Black judges, lawyers (practising and non-practising), law students, articled clerks and legal academics, even if you are not currently a CABL-NS member. RSVP by email to [email protected]

Nova Scotia’s eCourt recently launched online dispute resolution pilot program enables counsel for both parties and the judge to communicate in real time.

#LawyersNS Interested in serving on a Society committee? We're still seeking expressions of interest from members for various committees until Friday, November 20th. Learn more about the various committees & how to submit an EOI https://lnkd.in/eXdff9B

Congrats to Schulich Law alumni Dr. Donald Oliver (LLB’64, LLD’03) and Shawna Y. Paris-Hoyte (BA’78, LLB’94, BSW’01, MSW’03) who were among this year's Order of Nova Scotia recipients. #WeldonProud Read more: https://bit.ly/3liypZp

A reminder that our office is closed to the public & members until further notice. We are available remotely or by appointment during our office hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM) however, Wednesday, November 11th we are unavailable as we honour Remembrance Day. Review the ways to connect with us https://bit.ly/2020-office-closure