We’re Hiring – Auditor Inspector
The Role: We are looking for a dynamic team member interested in a high level of variety in their work and excited by the challenge of learning different business processes […]
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Bencher Election – Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Posted on March 5, 2026, Updated April 14, 2026 A Bencher Election will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Online voting polls will open Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and […]
Notice of Suspension – Douglas Albert Mayer
Pursuant to a resolution of a Panel of the Discipline Committee of The Law Society of Manitoba, DOUGLAS ALBERT MAYER was found guilty of professional misconduct and is suspended from […]
Now Accepting Applications for Appointed Lawyer Benchers
Serving as a bencher is an enriching and rewarding experience. If you are not in a position to run in the upcoming election, but are still interested in becoming a […]
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, […]
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 […]
