SR Vol 27 No 3, July 2009 - Nova Scotia Barristers' Society

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BRIEFS D I S T I N G U I S H E D F I N A L E S House of Assembly loses esteemed Assistant Clerk The passing of Arthur G. H. Fordham QC is a great loss to the province. He was highly respected by premiers and other members of the Legislative Assembly past and present. When he died suddenly on May 4 at age 72, he was Assistant Clerk of the House of Assembly. His official role was to sit on the floor of the House when it was in session and maintain the official record of proceedings. Art also provided procedural advice to the Speaker of the House and individual members, and wrote An Overview of the Procedures and Practices of the Nova Scotia Legislature. Upon graduating from Dalhousie Law School in 1961, Art initially practiced with the law firm now known as Stewart McKelvey and was widely known in his preferred area of practice: real property law. In the provincial public service, he first served as a lawyer in the Department of the Attorney General and advisor to the Provincial Tax Commission. Then in the Legislative Counsel Office, he participated in the preparation of legislation for 20 years. Completely non-partisan throughout his public service career, Art was also appointed part-time Assistant Chief Electoral Officer. He earned the respect of colleagues across the country through participation in the Uniform Law Conference of Canada, the Canadian Election Officers Conference and the Canadian Parliamentary Association. He was a lay minister of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, and was also a strong supporter of organizations that promote music in our community, such as the Maritime Conservatory and Symphony Nova Scotia. – excerpted from Judge Bill MacDonald’s InForum tribute On to new challenges, from law to health Deborah Rozee departed for a new post in April, after many years of dedication and service as director of the Lawyers’ Insurance Association of Nova Scotia (LIANS). She is now the CEO of the Nova Scotia Health Organizations Protective Association. “Under Deborah’s leadership, LIANS has become one of the best law society-owned insurance programs in the country. We are on sound financial footing with the program, thanks to her steady navigation and direction,” Executive Director Darrel Pink said at her sendoff. An executive search is underway. Geraldine O’Shea, who has agreed to serve as acting director, provides extensive experience as longtime claims counsel for LIANS, which administers the mandatory professional liability insurance program for lawyers across the province. 8 The Society Record
BRIEFS Cocktails & Conversations with the judges The second time’s a charm! It’s official – the Gender Equity Committee’s event, “Cocktails and Conversations: Your Happiest Hour in Front of a Judge” is a big hit among female members of the Society. The first one in 2008 prompted many requests to make it an annual highlight for women lawyers and judges. As a result, the most recent event was fully booked at the Halifax Club on June 4, 2009, with more than 100 in attendance. The evening included refreshments, socializing and frank discussion, as participants shared their experiences in the legal profession. Guest speaker Justice Deborah Gass (L-R) Judge Pamela S. Williams with women lawyers for “Cocktails and Conversation” Honouring innovative efforts to reduce crime across the province More than 200 delegates took part in Nova Scotia’s first crime prevention symposium, held in April at The Westin Nova Scotian, with a special spotlight on youth initiatives. The Minister’s Awards for Leadership in Crime Prevention honoured eight people or organizations from across the province, chosen from 43 nominations. Youth Award winner Rebecca Moore of Halifax is active in YouthScape, the Kitpu Youth Centre, Phoenix Youth Programs and In My Own Voice. Also recognized were the Eastern Communities Youth Association in Canso, Cpl. Grant Webber of the RCMP Queens detachment (Cops for Kids), Paula Marshall of the Mi’Kmaw Legal Support Network in Eskasoni and others. Panel discussion on crime prevention Then-Minister of Justice Cecil Clarke and Rebecca Moore July 2009 9
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Page 13 and 14: society news Library & Information
Page 15 and 16: ACCOLADES Brenda Pate, Janet Steven
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Page 21 and 22: LIANS Tips from the RISk & Practice
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Page 25 and 26: A meeting of minds Students and law
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