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It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of our friend and colleague, David Jackson McKeague. K.C., on January 30, 2026. Dave was a proud graduate of the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. He was called to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1974, and spent his entire career practicing law with, and building what is now, McDougall Gauley...

McDougall Gauley LLP is pleased to welcome Danny Alcorn, Andrew Arguin, Rochelle Blocka, Cam Klein, Glenn MacKay, Fashia Richards, and Mackenzie Tulloch to the partnership, effective January 1, 2026. “This talented group of lawyers exemplify the legal excellence, client service and teamwork McDougall Gauley is known for. We congratulate them on...

McDougall Gauley LLP has been recognized as one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers 2026 by MediaCorp. Inc. This annual competition highlights employers who offer exceptional workplaces. Employers are evaluated based on criteria such as the workplace atmosphere, benefits, training & skills development, and community involvement. Receiving this...

McDougall Gauley LLP's Paul E. Fedoroff will participate in the 23rd Annual Review of Insolvency Law Conference on February 6, 2026. He will participate with others in Panel E, titled "Receiverships Redefined: Navigating Privilege, Control, and Their Rise as an Alternative to Foreclosure." This panel will discuss privilege in receiverships and the...

McDougall Gauley LLP is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2026, Erin Kleisinger, K.C. has been appointed the Managing Partner of the firm. Erin has been a respected and valued member of the firm for more than three decades. She is a trusted legal and strategic advisor to her clients, which include universities, Crown corporations...

Michael W. Milani, K.C., together with his law school classmate Tamara Buckwold, has established the position of the Buckwold/Milani Scholar in Commercial Law at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. Michael and Ms. Buckwold made matching donations, to fund the position. This position will support legal education and law reform. The first...

McDougall Gauley LLP is proud to announce that Michael W. Milani, K.C., Gordon J. Kuski, K.C., Heather J. Laing, K.C., Amanda M. Quayle, K.C., and Murray R. Sawatzky, K.C. have been recognized in Lexpert® Special Edition: Litigation 2025. Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation profiles the top-ranked Lexpert lawyers practicing in litigation and covers...

McDougall Gauley LLP's Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. has been re-elected to the Insolvency Institute of Canada's (IIC) Board of Directors. Ian is a senior litigation partner, with a robust practice acting for financial institutions and other creditors. He has appeared before various levels of court in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and the Supreme Court of...

McDougall Gauley LLP's Erin M.S. Kleisinger, K.C. has been appointed by the Minister of Justice to the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan Board of Directors, effective November 14, 2025. Erin is a partner at the firm's Regina office. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada in the areas of Banking and Finance Law, Insolvency and Financial...

McDougall Gauley LLP is proud to be recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms™ - Canada. Best Law Firms - Canada rankings are based on research gathered via feedback from clients and lawyers, interviews with practice groups and firm leaders, and surveys. McDougall Gauley has been recognized in the following practice areas and jurisdictions...

McDougall Gauley LLP is proud to announce that Kennedy (Keni) Morrow is joining the firm's Saskatoon location, effective October 27, 2025. Keni maintains a practice focused on family law and litigation. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law in 2021 and clerked with the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan. While completing...

Lauren J. Wihak, K.C. will participate in the Law Society of Saskatchewan's (LSS) in-person seminar "Navigating the New Landscape: Administrative Law Practice After Vavilov" on October 22, 2025, in Saskatoon. This full-day seminar will consider the significant impact that the Supreme Court's decision in Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) v...