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 […]
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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 […]
2026 A. Montague Israels, QC Prize Winner
Congratulations Lisa Haydey 2026 A. Montague Israels, QC Prize Winner The Law Society of Manitoba is pleased to celebrate Lisa Haydey, this year’s recipient of the A. Montague Israels, QC […]
2026 Annual Report & Financial Statements
Advancing Access, Public Trust, and Inclusion The Law Society of Manitoba is proud to release our 2026 – Annual Report and Financial Statements. In the inaugural year of our 2025–2028 […]
