Erin Best featured as a Woman Leading in Law
St. John’s partner Erin Best was recently interviewed for the blog series, Women Leading in Law, by Erin Cowling. This series highlights Canadian women who are seen as leaders in the legal profession, and has previously featured Halifax research lawyer Jennifer Taylor.
Within this piece, Erin discusses the beginning of her legal career, her practice as a litigator and some advice she would give others following in her footsteps. With a desire to learn something new each day, Erin enjoys working on a variety of files, from litigation and intellectual property matters, to pro bono work for those in the community, which she describes as a ‘meaningful part’ of her life. When asked about the challenges for women in law, Erin states, “I see adversity as an opportunity … Sometimes it is just a matter of having the confidence to put your hand up to volunteer for a task. Sometimes you have to be vocal about asserting your willingness and your ability.”
Archive
The Canadian Bar Association – New Brunswick branch MidWinter Meeting, February 7 – 9, will feature lawyers from our three New Brunswick offices as session speakers and chairs. Saint John associate Brent McCumber, P.Eng., chairs…
Read MoreSt. John’s associate Giles Ayers will speak this afternoon at a session as part of the Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Avalon and Eastern Regional Meeting. Giles will discuss the legal issues that rights of way…
Read MoreHalifax partner Sara Scott, P.Eng., will be part of a panel discussion tomorrow at the Annual Review of Insolvency Law conference. Beginning at 11:15 a.m. EST, the session Lien on me, will outline the priorities…
Read MoreFollowing the successful completion of national courses and examinations, Halifax partner Christine Pound has received an Institute of Corporate Directors designation. With this, Christine will continue to achieve business excellence in the boardroom and use…
Read MoreDuring a Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Ottawa branch meeting Wednesday, January 16, Halifax partner Richard Niedermayer, TEP, will help to answer some questions surrounding various trusts and estates matters. He will join an…
Read MoreWe congratulate Lauren Harper, Sarah Jackson and Chenchen Yu on their call to the Nova Scotia bar this morning. Former articled clerks Lauren and Sarah are beginning their careers at the Firm as associates, with…
Read MoreWe are pleased to celebrate the following lawyers who have been admitted to the Stewart McKelvey partnership as of January 1, 2019: Halifax: Ryan Baker Sean Kelly Andrea Shakespeare Saint John: Sarah Dever Letson Christopher…
Read More2018 marks 30 years since Stewart McKelvey became a member of Noia, Canada’s largest offshore petroleum association. To celebrate this milestone, St. John’s partner Bruce Grant, QC, was interviewed for an article in Noia News,…
Read MoreFrom all of us at the Firm, we wish you a happy holiday season!
Read MoreAs announced by Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould earlier today, Halifax partner Scott Norton, QC, has been appointed to be a justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Scott…
Read More