News release

Queen's Counsel Appointments Announced

Justice

Justice Minister and Attorney General Ross Landry announced today, Feb. 25, the Queen's Counsel Advisory Committee recommendation for the appointment of 14 lawyers as recipients of the prestigious Queen's Counsel designation.

The appointees are:

  • David Muise, Sydney
  • Ian MacLean, Pictou
  • Rollie Thompson, Halifax
  • Cathy Dalziel, Halifax
  • Fae Shaw, Halifax
  • Judith Ann McPhee, Halifax
  • Lynn Connors, Kentville
  • Karen Leslie Hudson, Halifax
  • Darrell Dexter, Dartmouth
  • Roderick (Rory) Rogers, Halifax
  • Timothy Daley, New Glasgow
  • Sean Layden, Dartmouth
  • Dianne Lynn McGrath, Sydney
  • Shawna Yvonne Hoyte, Halifax

"I congratulate all recipients on this special designation," said Mr. Landry. "An independent committee has recognized these individuals for their commitment to serving the justice system, their communities and all Nova Scotians."

Queen's Counsel appointment criteria includes a minimum of 15 years as a member of the bar of Nova Scotia, demonstration of professional integrity, good character and outstanding contributions to the practice of law.

The Queen's Counsel Advisory Committee is chaired by Chief Justice Michael MacDonald. Other members of the committee include Alice Almond, Janice Beaton, Robert Dickson, Ronald MacDonald, Harvey McPhee, Harry Munro, Terry Roane, William Ryan, Kimberley Turner, and John W. Traves.