Stay up to date on the latest accomplishments of our alumni—King’s Counsel designations, partnership announcements, judicial and government appointments, distinctions, awards, and even a new member of the Moncton Wildcats!
KEVIN KILEY, K.C. (LLB) was recognized as one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s 2024 Top 50 CEOs for a fourth consecutive year. In addition to this honour, Kevin was also announced as the winner of Managing Partner of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Law Awards alongside Allan Ritchie with Loopstra Nixon LLP.
AMY CROSBIE (LLB) was appointed King’s Counsel in Newfoundland and Labrador. Crosbie is a Partner at Curtis Dawe Lawyers, where her primary litigation practice includes natural resource and energy Law, construction law, media law, and family law.
REBECCA SATURLEY, K.C. (LLB) was appointed King’s Counsel in Nova Scotia. Saturley is a Managing Partner with Stewart McKelvey in Halifax, where her client base includes large national companies, owner-managed businesses, and non-profits.
KRISTA FORBES, K.C. (LLB) was appointed King’s Counsel in Nova Scotia. Forbes is the Managing Lawyer for the Halifax North Office of Nova Scotia Legal Aid, where she manages the family law section.
CHIEF PATRICIA BERNARD (LLB) received the Proudly UNB Alumni Award of Distinction. Chief Bernard was recognized for her tireless work in securing the largest federal land claim settlement in Maritime history, awarded to the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation.
SHANNON MASON (LLB) was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia’s Family Division in Sydney.Justice Mason brings extensive experience in family and child protection law to the bench.
‘08JOHN MACLEAN (LLB) received the Legal Team of the Year Award on behalf of the Legal and Constitutional Law Division of the Nunavut Department of Justice. In March 2023, MacLean was named the first Senior Legal Counsel in the Nunavut Department of Justice.
PETER HICKEY (JD) was appointed Vice-President of National Programs Group at DKI Canada, a leader in sustainable property restoration solutions, providing services to insurance, commercial, and residential clients. In this role, Hickey oversees DKI Canada’s accounts for specialized clients.
MATT MCEWEN (JD) was named Partner at Cox & Palmer in Halifax, NS. McEwen’s litigation practice focuses on construction disputes, contractual disputes, real property issues, consumer liability, shareholder disputes, oppression claims, mechanics’ liens, professional negligence, and financial matters.
‘15EDWARD CHOI (JD) was elected as a Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario. Earlier this year, he was named Partner with Metcalfe, Blainey & Burns LLP (MBB Law) in Markham, where he specializes in civil litigation and dispute resolution.
LEAH GOOD (JD) was named Partner at Cox & Palmer in Fredericton. Good maintains a family law and general litigation practice, representing clients in custody disputes, marital property, divorce proceedings, and common law separations.
CAROLINE MCAVITY (JD) was named Partner at Cox & Palmer in Saint John. Caroline’s practice is focused on corporate and commercial law. She works with individuals, business owners, and financial institutions, advising on a broad range of matters including commercial financings, mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, corporate reorganizations, and succession and estate planning.
TAYLOR MACDOUGALL (JD) was appointed General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations for the Moncton Wildcats. Before joining the Wildcats, Taylor served as the Director of Legal Affairs and Co-Lead Negotiator for the Roy Sports Group.
