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Public Notice: Fraudulent Correspondence Involving Manitoba Lawyers

The Law Society of Manitoba has recently received multiple reports of fraudulent letters and emails circulating using the names or identities of Manitoba lawyers. Please be advised that the Law […]

Access to Justice Week: October 26 – 30, 2026

As part of the sixth annual National Access to Justice Week, Manitoba will feature three free, engaging events open to the public. This year’s theme is What Works, What’s Next.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30

As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, we reflect on our shared responsibility to advance reconciliation by honouring the legacy of residential school survivors, […]

Notice of Disbarment – Gisele Rita Champagne

By resolution of a Panel of the Discipline Committee of The Law Society of Manitoba, GISELE RITA CHAMPAGNE was found guilty of professional misconduct and incompetence. She was ordered to […]

Notice of Administrative Suspension – Nathan Golas

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Law Society Rule 2-81.1(12), NATHAN GOLAS is administratively suspended from practising law for failing to complete mandatory continuing professional development activities. Leah Kosokowsky Chief Executive […]

Western Canada Competency Profile Renamed

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the Western Canada Competency Profile (WCCP) implementation. Your input on potential changes to the bar admission process is valuable as the participating […]

Manitoba Access to Justice “What We Heard from Community Report”

Building an Ecosystem for Manitobans Seeking Access to Justice The Manitoba Access to Justice (A2J) Initiative is bringing together community members, frontline providers, provincial and Indigenous governments and Elders to […]

Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Regime Comes into Force

The following notice was prepared by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. On August 4, 2026, the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (“FITAA”) and its associated Regulations came […]

2L Summer 2027 Student Recruitment Guidelines

Participating in the Fall 2026 2L Summer Recruit? All participating candidates and Manitoba employers (law firms and organizations hiring for Summer 2027) must follow the 2L Summer Student Recruitment Guidelines. […]

Notice of Administrative Suspension – Jeffrey Ralph Wallace Rath

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Law Society Rule 2-88, JEFFREY RALPH WALLACE RATH is administratively suspended from practising law for failure to remit payment for his Professional Liability Claims Fund […]