Released on February 28, 2013
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that Kevin A. Lang Q.C., has been appointed as a judge of the Provincial Court for Regina.
“Judge Lang’s experience in the area of criminal and civil litigation makes him an excellent appointment to the bench,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “In addition to his educational and work experience, his active involvement in the community will serve him well in his new role.”
Judge Lang graduated from the University of Regina with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1986 and from the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan in 1989. He was called to the Bar in 1990. Soon after, he began his career at McDougall Gauley law firm, where he became a partner in 1996. In 2010, Judge Lang received the Queen’s Counsel designation.
Over the past 20 years, he has practiced extensively in the areas of litigation and corporate/commercial law. He has been involved with the firm’s administration and held one of the executive partner positions with his firm.
In October 2012, Judge Lang was the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, which was awarded to Canadians for their outstanding contributions to their communities.
His community involvement includes: current board member and past president of Regina Palliative Care Inc./ Greystone Bereavement Centre, Habitat for Humanity, both Grey Cups hosted in Regina, and the University of Regina Building Dreams and Futures fundraising campaign. He also coached many sports including hockey, soccer and basketball.
Judge Lang replaces Judge Darryl Bogdasavich, who is retiring from the Court.
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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