Congratulations to the 39 Alberta lawyers who recently received their Queen’s Counsel designation! Many volunteers who dedicate their time, talent, and energy to LESA were on the list of 2016 QC appointments, and we’re excited to see you recognized for all your contributions!
This Queen’s Counsel accreditation, first started in 1841, requires applicants to undergo a review of their contributions to the legal profession and public life. Recommendations from a committee are submitted to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General and members of Cabinet for review.
Prior to submitting this list of potential appointments to the Minister and Cabinet for consideration, several steps are involved in the lawyer’s application process.
Applicants are considered on the following criteria:
- Competence
- Professional Qualities
- Contribution to the Administration of Justice
- Contribution to the Community
In a recent Legislature news release the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, Kathleen Ganley, shared her insight on the 2016 QC appointments:
This year’s Queen’s Counsel appointees have demonstrated their commitment to enhancing our province’s justice system. In doing so, they have shown themselves to be deserving of this distinction as well as the respect of their peers within the legal community.”
You can view the complete list of the 2016 QC appointments here. Once again, congratulations to all the deserving appointees who were honoured with a Queen’s Counsel designation!
