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2015 Queen's Counsel Appointments

Released on December 18, 2015

The contributions of fifteen Saskatchewan lawyers have been recognized with the honourary Queen’s Counsel (Q.C.) designation.

“I’m pleased to recognize the dedication of these individuals who demonstrate a high standard in the legal profession and a commitment to public service,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “These individuals have made contributions to our communities, justice system and the citizens of our province.”

The 2015 Queen’s Counsel appointments are:
  • Melanie Baldwin, the Registrar of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan.  She was admitted to the bar in 1993.
  • Mark Guillet, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for SaskEnergy Incorporated.  He was admitted to the bar in 1988.
  • Katherine Hillman-Weir, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and General Counsel for Information Services Corporation.  She was admitted to the bar in 1990.
  • Michael Hughes, a lawyer with Hughes Law Office in Eston.  He was admitted to the bar in 1984.
  • Tom Irvine, a Senior Crown Counsel in the Constitutional Law Branch, Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice.  He was admitted to the bar in 1989.
  • Erin Kleisinger, a lawyer with the McDougall Gauley law firm in Regina.  She was admitted to the bar in 1993.
  • Donald McIver, a lawyer with the Hnatyshyn Gough law firm in Saskatoon.  He was admitted to the bar in 1980.
  • Matthew Miazga, a Senior Crown Prosecutor in the Public Prosecutions Division, Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice in Saskatoon.  He was admitted to the bar in 1979.
  • Mary Neufeld, a lawyer with the McKercher law firm in Regina.  She was admitted to the bar in 1993.
  • David Rusnak, a lawyer with the Rusnak Balacko Kachur & Rusnak law firm in Yorkton.  He was admitted to the bar in 1982.
  • Jeffrey Scott, a sole practitioner in Regina.  He was admitted to the bar in 1985.
  • Nicholas Stooshinoff, a lawyer with the Stooshinoff Bitzer law firm in Saskatoon.  He was admitted to the bar in 1982.
  • James Turner, a lawyer with the Skelton Turner Mescall law firm in Rosetown.  He was admitted to the bar in 1983.
  • Terry Zakreski, a lawyer with the Stevenson Hood Thornton Beaubier law firm in Saskatoon.  He was admitted to the bar in 1989.
  • Kenneth Ziegler, a lawyer with the Robertson Stromberg law firm in Saskatoon.  He was admitted to the bar in 1973.
Queen’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 Queen's Bench, and the past presidents of the Saskatchewan branch of the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

Individuals must live in Saskatchewan and must have practiced law for at least ten years in the superior courts of any province or territory of Canada, the United Kingdom or Ireland.

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For more information, contact:

Linsay Rabyj
Justice 
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0775
Email: linsay.rabyj@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-540-4945

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