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Congratulations to Erin Kleisinger for being appointed to the Law Society of Saskatchewan as a Bencher. The Law Society governs the legal profession by upholding high standards of competence and integrity in the interest of the public. The Law Society is governed by a Board of Directors that uses the traditional term "Bencher" to describe its board...

McDougall Gauley lawyers have been supporting Pro Bono Saskatchewan for decades through volunteer work in a variety of programs. McDougall Gauley is proud to announce that they are now supporting a new program called 'Rural Initiative Project' that allows lawyers to provide legal assistance via video conferencing software. This allows smaller...

McDougall Gauley LLP is proud to welcome Nolan J. Dooley and Lindsay M. Jones to the partnership. After 5 years with a Prince Albert Firm, Nolan joined McDougall Gauley as an Associate in 2008. Nolan has a general litigation practice with a focus on insolvency, commercial and estate litigation. Lindsay joined McDougall Gauley as an Articling...

McDougall Gauley LLP is pleased to announce that William J. Shaw, Q.C. and Foster Weisgerber, Q.C. have recently been awarded the Queen's Counsel designation. This appointment recognizes the professional integrity and significant contributions to the practice of law and to the citizens of Saskatchewan. William (Bill) Shaw was admitted to the...

Six McDougall Gauley lawyers volunteered for United Way's Day of Caring. Dan Morris, Joanie Paquin, Peter Wilson, Alison Cathcart, David Choi and Paul Wood were matched with REACH (Regina Education and Action on Child Hunger) through the United Way Day of Caring program. This program matches United Way Charities with businesses to assist with a...

McDougall Gauley LLP is pleased to announce that Nancy Hopkins, Q.C., (Hon) C.A. was revealed as a recipient of the Women's Executive Network’s (WXN) 2013 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards. These Awards celebrate and highlight the professional achievements of women across the country in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors...

A McDougall Gauley team of lawyers including Stuart Wicijowski, Bill Nickel and David Choi, represented the underwriters in a deal that saw Information Services Corporation (ISC) complete its initial public offering valued at $169,050,000 including the underwriters' overallotment. Read the full article.

Nancy Hopkins, Q.C. featured in KPMG Global Boardroom Insights - Audit quality and communications with shareholders and others. To read the feature, visit KPMG - Feature.

Joseph J. Dierker, Q.C. has been featured in Investment Executive magazine regarding his historical and ground-breaking work for the Credit Union system. Read the article: Web Link

McDougall Gauley participated in the FCC Drive Away Hunger Campaign with a corporate donation and food donation. The employees donated 2322.91 lbs. of food to the Saskatoon, Regina and Moose Jaw food banks. The staff got very creative during our "can-struction competition" with many entertaining entries. Visit the FCC Drive Away Hunger website.

Susan Barber, Q.C., C.Dir. was honoured last night at a gala reception for the 2013 Lexpert Zenith Award recipients. Susan maintains a broad based civil litigation practice but enjoys a focus on labour and employment law and human rights issues in the workplace as well as on pension matters in the workplace. The 2013 Lexpert Zenith Awards...

Susan Barber, Q.C., C.Dir. is the 2013 recipient of the Dr. Robert and Norma Ferguson Award for Outstanding Service. This award recognizes an alumnus who has shown exceptional volunteer leadership and service to the University of Regina or its alumni association. Sue served as a member of the University Board of Governors for six years, beginning...