2025 Richard J. Scott Award Nominations Open
The Richard J. Scott Award is presented annually by the Law Society of Manitoba to an individual who advances the rule of law through advocacy, litigation, teaching, research or writing. […]
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Gratitude for 2025 CPD Volunteer Contributors
See the list of our generous contributors As the new year begins to unfold, the Law Society CPD team would like to pause here and thank you for your significant […]
Notice of Suspension – Chad Russell Sutherland
Pursuant to the resolution of a Panel of the Discipline Committee of The Law Society of Manitoba made on January 22, 2026, CHAD RUSSELL SUTHERLAND was found guilty of professional […]
2027-28 Articling Recruitment Guidelines
Is your firm planning to participate in the 2027-28 spring articling student recruitment cycle? If your Winnipeg-based workplace plans to recruit this spring or summer for jobs starting next year, […]
2025 Annual Member Report – Now Open
Lawyers who held practising status in Manitoba at any time in 2025 are required to complete their Annual Member Report (AMR) on or before Wednesday, April 1, 2026. This report […]
Announcing New Deputy Chief Executive Officer
The Law Society of Manitoba is pleased to announce Alissa Schacter as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026. Alissa most recently served as Director of Policy and Strategic […]
Don’t Trust a Personal Cheque – A Precautionary Tale
Just last week, a law firm was acting for clients purchasing a large house in a new subdivision. The law firm accepted the clients’ personal cheque for over $500,000. The […]
Ours to Protect: Canadian Law Societies Champion the Rule of Law
New research: Canadians are worried about threats to Canada’s democratic foundations Law societies launch national campaign to unite Canadians around the rule of law As concerns over the strength of […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day of remembrance for the history and legacy of the residential school system, to honour residential school survivors, and to reflect […]
New Strategic Plan 2025-2028
Utilizing Data to Support Professional Competence and Protect the Public We’re excited to share our new three-year strategic plan which provides a clear roadmap for protecting Manitobans by strengthening the […]
