Notice of Withdrawal – Gisele Champagne
Effective July 8, 2026, GISELE CHAMPAGNE has withdrawn from the practice of law pending investigations into her conduct.
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2026 Richard J. Scott Award Announcement
Community News Announcement Congratulations Professor John Irvine
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
