Mackillop Pictou Law Group Inc.

04/02/2025

Congratulations to one of our founding partners, Ms. Jade Pictou, for being selected as the recipient for the 2024 Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession Award!

Ms. Pictou's dedication to the law has made lasting changes that will continue to create positive changes in the justice system. Her advocacy and commitment to justice is simply remarkable, and we are so happy to see her years of hard work being recognized.

We wish Ms. Pictou all of the continued success as she continues furthering her legal career, working with the Prosecution Service of Canada!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

We are delighted to announce that Jade Pictou is the 2024 recipient of the Society’s Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE).

06/10/2024

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate Nova Scotians from the two-spirit, le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and q***r communities and reflect on the important work of activists and advocates who champion and fight for equity, dignity and respect for all.

While much progress has been achieved, there is still much more work to be done. We must protect the rights of all people, and we encourage everyone to stand up in support of their 2SLGBTQ+ family members, friends, colleagues, and neighbours.

Happy Pride!❤️🩷🧡💛💜🩵💙💚💕💞💓💖

06/10/2024

June is National Indigenous History Month, and it is a time to learn, reflect, and celebrate the history and the diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. It is a reminder to listen to and amplify Indigenous voices, stories and experiences.

It is an opportunity to recognize the strength and resilience of Indigenous communities, their vibrant and distinct cultures, and their beautiful languages. This year marks the 28th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, recognized annually on June 21, the summer solstice.

This month is also an opportunity to acknowledge and honour the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people, family members, friends and survivors and the communities who support them, including their central role in the ongoing fight for justice. It’s also a time to remember the unmarked graves that were uncovered at residential schools in Canada.

Alone, we can do so little, together we can do so much, and together we are stronger.❤️💜❤️🧡❤️💛❤️

04/16/2024

Mackillop Pictou Law Group Inc. is excited to announce the arrival of our newest associate to our Halifax Law office, Ms. Brittni Deveau!

https://www.mplawgroup.ca/team

03/08/2024

The first International Women's Day was held in 1911. Now, more than a century later, we continue to recognize the importance of women's rights and continue to celebrate all women!!!

Happy International Women's Day to everyone!!!

06/21/2022

Please be advised that our office is closed for the day to recognize and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Thank you!

Mackillop Pictou Law Group Inc.

02/03/2021

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01/19/2021

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

We shall never forget the sacrifice and change that Dr. King gave to all of us!

06/23/2020

Hanna Garson had a recent article published in which she discusses the Pratt v. Nova Scotia (Attorney General) 2020 NSCA 39 decision and the judicial responsibility at play in Habeas Corpus decisions before the courts. Find the article below:

https://www.thelawyersdaily.ca/articles/19701/judicial-responsibility-towards-those-self-representing-from-segregation

Way to go, Hanna!

On May 5, 2020, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal released its decision overturning Justice Peter Rosinski’s dismissal of Maurice Pratt’s habeas corpus application. On appeal, Pratt was represented by Claire McNeil (Pratt v. Nova Scotia (Attorney General) 2020 NSCA 39).

05/08/2020

We are pleased to announce that Hanna Garson has now joined Mackillop Pictou Law Group!

Hanna will be practicing criminal and prison law among other areas. Hanna has a reputation of being a fearless advocate who fights hard for her clients.

We are proud and excited to have Hanna joining the team!