REGINA – Fourteen distinguished Saskatchewan lawyers are being recognized for their contributions to the legal profession and public service with the King's Counsel (K.C.) designation.
King's Counsel appointments are based on recommendations from a selection committee consisting of Saskatchewan's Justice Minister and Attorney General, the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan or the Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, and the past presidents of the Saskatchewan branch of the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Saskatchewan.
"I am honoured to take part again this year in selecting these distinguished legal professionals for their King's Counsel designations," said Sask. Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre in a media release Monday.
"King's Counsel designations are a time-honoured tradition in Saskatchewan and across Canada, and we are proud to recognize these lawyers for their valuable contributions to the law."
The 2023 King's Counsel appointments include:
- Max Bilson who is the Deputy Attorney General with the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General in Regina. He was admitted to the bar in 2006.
- Steven Dribnenki with the Regina City Solicitor's Office, and is the President of the Saskatchewan Branch of the Canadian Bar Association. He was admitted to the bar in 2008.
- Morris Froslie with Anderson and Company in Swift Current. He was admitted to the bar in 1978.
- Charlene Greve with SaskEnergy in Regina. She was admitted to the bar in 1986.
- John Hill a barrister and solicitor in Regina. He was admitted to the bar in 1997.
- Timothy Huber who is with the Law Society of Saskatchewan in Regina. He was admitted to the bar in 2002.
- Suzanne Lalonde who is with Saskatchewan Legal Aid, Moose Jaw, and is the President of the Law Society. She was admitted to the bar in 2001.
- Mitchell Miller with the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, Public Prosecutions Division, in Regina. He was admitted to the bar in 1992.
- Kimberly Newsham with the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General in Regina. She was admitted to the bar in 1997.
- Todd Rosenberg with MLT Aikins LLP in Saskatoon. He was admitted to the bar in 1995.
- Cameron Scott with the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, Public Prosecutions Division, in Prince Albert. He was admitted to the bar in 1994.
- Ashley Smith with the Saskatoon Police Service. She was admitted to the bar in 2008.
- Tammy Van Lambalgen with Orano Canada in Saskatoon. She was admitted to the bar in 2003.
- Jay Watson with Cuelenaere LLP, in Saskatoon. He was admitted to the bar in 1986.
To receive K. C. designation, the lawyers must have practiced for at least 10 years in the superior courts of any province or territory of Canada, the United Kingdom, or Ireland. They must also reside in Saskatchewan.
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