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News Release - Manitoba

October 21, 2019

Province Seeking Applications for Appointment as Queen's Counsel

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Second Call Made to Recognize Lawyers' Outstanding Contributions: Cullen

The Manitoba government is issuing the second call for applications for Queen’s counsel, an opportunity for lawyers to be recognized for their exceptional contributions to the practise of law, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced today.

“Our government is proud to have reinstated the Queen’s counsel designation and we have already recognized the exceptional merit of 15 lawyers in our first year,” said Cullen.  “There are many lawyers in Manitoba who exemplify the best qualities of their profession and should be recognized for their many contributions.”

Queen’s counsel is an honorary title given to a lawyer by the lieutenant-governor in council, based on recommendations made by the minister of justice following consultation with an advisory council.  Practising and retired lawyers are eligible to nominate themselves or they may be nominated by others.  To be considered, the lawyer must have demonstrated outstanding practice, shown integrity and leadership, made contributions to excellence in the profession and been in practice for at least 10 years.

Applications for Queen’s counsel designation are valid for three years. Individuals who have previously applied do not need to resubmit unless they choose to provide new or updated information.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, Nov. 29.  More information is available at www.gov.mb.ca/justice or by emailing queenscounsel@gov.mb.ca.  

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