Halifax-based partner Nancy Rubin, QC, is speaking at Nash 77 – Canada’s student journalism conference in Ottawa on Thursday, January 15.
For her Thursday afternoon session, “How to Write the Story Without Getting Sued” Nancy will focus on the defences to defamation claims available to the media and provide top 10 tips. Nancy’s evening keynote panel on Thursday, “#YouKnowHerName” will discuss the important components of Rehtaeh Parson’s case and the publication ban on her name, which Nancy fought to change.
The 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has listed 71 Stewart McKelvey lawyers as leading practitioners. Lexpert determines this national listing through an annual peer survey across a variety of practice…
We are pleased to announce that two Halifax Partners, D. Fraser MacFadyen and Level Chan, have been appointed King’s Counsel. The announcement was made yesterday by the Government of Nova…
As announced by the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Charlottetown Partner Gary Demeulenaere, K.C., has been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of…
SAINT JOHN, NB – The New Brunswick Museum is pleased to announce a $100,000 contribution from Stewart McKelvey to Making History Now, the museum’s capital campaign supporting the development of a revitalized,…
Stewart McKelvey, one of Canada’s 20 largest law firms, is advancing its long-standing commitment to innovation and client service with the firm-wide launch of Legora, a collaborative AI platform designed…
As announced last week by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Halifax Partner Scott Campbell, K.C., has been appointed a Judge of the…
Honouring excellence in legal practice across Canada, Sheila Mecking, Partner in our Fredericton office, has been named a 2025 recipient of the Lexpert® Rising Star: Leading Lawyer Under 40 award….
Stewart McKelvey is pleased to announce that the following lawyers will be admitted as Partners, effective January 1, 2026: Adam Downie, Halifax, NS Brittany Trafford, Fredericton, NB Ryan Moss, Charlottetown,…
Sacha Morisset, Partner in our Moncton office, has been appointed to the King’s Counsel. The announcement was made last week by The Honourable Louise Imbeault, OC, ONB, Lieutenant Governor of…
This week, Halifax Partner Jason Woycheshyn was appointed to the Advocates’ Society Board of Directors, a position he will hold through 2030. The Advocates’ Society is a national association representing…
