Lawyers Appointed to the King’s Counsel

Thirteen accomplished Nova Scotian lawyers are being recognized with the distinguished King’s counsel designation.

Attorney General and Justice Minister Becky Druhan announced the appointments today, February 5.

“I offer my sincere congratulations to this deserving group of outstanding lawyers,” said Minister Druhan. “This honour recognizes their significant and commendable contributions to our province’s justice system and their profession.”

The appointees are:

• Nadine Smillie, Nova Scotia Department of Justice
• Gregory Hardy, C3 Legal
• Shawn O’Hara, Nova Scotia Department of Justice
• Colleen Keyes, Stewart McKelvey
• Jennifer Glennie, Nova Scotia Department of Justice
• Kim McOnie, Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service
• Shelley Wood, Stewart McKelvey
• Derek Land, Blackburn English
• Michael Dull, Valent Law
• Scott Campbell, Stewart McKelvey
• Naiomi Metallic, Burchell Wickwire Bryson/Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law
• Robert Kennedy, Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service
• Heidi Walsh-Sampson, National Research Council.

The King’s counsel designation is awarded annually to members of the legal profession to recognize exceptional merit and outstanding contributions to the legal community.

A formal ceremony to honour the appointees will be held this spring.

Quick Facts:

• an independent advisory committee makes King’s counsel recommendations to the attorney general and minister of justice
• criteria include a minimum of 15 years as a member of the Nova Scotia bar, demonstrated professional integrity and good character