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 […]
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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 […]
International Day of Democracy – September 15
The Law Society of Manitoba joins the Federation of Law Societies of Canada in acknowledging International Day of Democracy – September 15, 2025. Statement from the Federation of Law Societies […]
Notice of Disbarment – Paul Sydney Vyamucharo-Shawa
By resolution of a Panel of the Discipline Committee of The Law Society of Manitoba, PAUL SYDNEY VYAMUCHARO-SHAWA was found guilty of professional misconduct. He was ordered to be disbarred […]
2025 Annual Report & Financial Statements
Strengthening the Profession, Serving the Public The Law Society of Manitoba is proud to release our 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements —a comprehensive snapshot of the progress we’ve made […]
2025 A. Montague Israels, QC Prize Winner
Congratulations Melinda Moch 2025 A. Montague Israels, QC Prize Winner This year’s recipient has shown a profound commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous empowerment within the legal profession. A proud member […]
Introducing the New Law Society President and Vice President
The benchers of the Law Society of Manitoba are pleased to announce the election of Kyle Dear as its 105th President. The benchers are also pleased to announce the election […]
2024 Articling Survey: Cross-Provincial Comparison
In 2024, the Law Societies of Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society surveyed articling students and new lawyers as well as principals, mentors and recruiters. […]
