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2015 QC Recipients

November 23, 2015

2015 Queen’s Counsel Recipients

Eleven New Brunswick lawyers were appointed Queen’s Counsel by the Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, the Honourable Jocelyne Roy Vienneau, on Monday, October 19, 2015.

The recipients are:

  • Johanne Bray, Q.C.
  • Michael Brenton, Q.C.
  • Ellen C. Desmond, Q.C.
  • George P. Filliter, Q.C.
  • Rita Godin, Q.C.
  • Charles V. Kingston, Q.C.
  • Christian E. Michaud, Q.C.
  • Brian F. P. Murphy, Q.C.
  • Honourable Joseph T. Robertson, Q.C.
  • Louise B. Somers, Q.C.
  • Kelly T. VanBuskirk, Q.C.

The distinction of Queen’s Counsel is conferred upon experienced lawyers in recognition of their commitment to the principles of the legal profession and contributions to their communities.

Eligible lawyers include those who have been members of the Law Society of New Brunswick and have been engaged in the active practice of law in the province for at least 15 years with extensive experience before the courts or have demonstrated exceptional service to the profession.

The swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday, October 19, 2015, at the Legislative Assembly in Fredericton.

For Further Information Contact:

Marc L. Richard, Q.C.
Executive Director, Law Society of New Brunswick
Tel: (506) 458-8540
mrichard@lawsociety-barreau.nb.ca

 

 

Appearing from left to right, front row are: Louise B. Somers, Q.C., the Honourable J. Ernest Drapeau, Chief Justice of New Brunswick, the Honourable Jocelyne Roy Vienneau, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, the Honourable Serge Rousselle, Q.C., Attorney General of New Brunswick, Johanne Bray, Q.C., Ellen C. Desmond, Q.C.

Appearing from left to right, back row are: Kelly T. VanBuskirk, Q.C., Honourable Joseph T. Robertson, Q.C., Brian F. P. Murphy, Q.C., Michael Brenton, Q.C., Charles V. Kingston, Q.C., Rita Godin, Q.C., George P. Filliter, Q.C., Christian E. Michaud, Q.C.