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March can be a stressful time as a University student. The College of Law Students' Association has decided to offer a week of fun activities to keep everyone on an even keel. Activities including sumo wrestling, rock climbing, a visit from some very cute puppies and free coffee every morning are just some of the activities that were planned for...

Once again, the team at McDougall Gauley LLP spent the year fundraising for Telemiracle 37, raising $8500 to this fantastic cause. The lawyers and staff spend the year participating in fundraising events such as chilli cook-off, BBQ, silent auction, soup & sandwich lunch, and more to raise funds for this worthwhile cause. About Telemiracle: The...

Kevin A. Lang, Q.C. joined McDougall Gauley LLP as an associate in 1990. Kevin became a partner in 1996 and was designated his Queens Counsel in 2010. While at McDougall Gauley Kevin's practice focused on large real estate transactions, including commercial buildings and apartment complexes. He acted on a regular basis for real estate management...

The female lawyers and support staff at McDougall Gauley LLP participated in a week-long clothing drive competition between their Saskatoon, Regina and Moose Jaw offices to see how many clothes and accessories they could raise for Dress for Success Saskatoon & Regina. In a hard-fought battle the three offices competed to be the office that was able...

Benchmark Litigation Canada has awarded Gord Kuski, Q.C. the Saskatchewan Litigator of the Year. The results of Benchmark Litigation stem from the culmination of a six-month research period where researchers conduct extensive interviews with litigators and their clients to identify the leading litigators and firms. During these interviews...

Canadian Lawyer magazine ranks the top firms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan every two years. McDougall Gauley LLP once again places in the top 5 Saskatchewan firms.

Gail D. Wartman became a partner of McDougall Gauley LLP on January 1, 2013. Gail joined McDougall Gauley in 2008 after 13 years in private practice, 8 years with the City of Regina, and 2 years with the Saskatchewan legislature. Gail is engaged in a General Practice including Real Estate, Wills and Estates and Business Law. Particular areas of...

Heather J. Laing, Q.C. will be the President of the Law Society of Saskatchewan for the 2013 year. Heather was first elected a Bencher of the Law Society of Saskatchewan in 2010 and has served on the Ethics, Library, and Standing Investigation committees and as Chair of the Professional Standards Committee in 2011. Law Society of Saskatchewan

McDougall Gauley LLP is pleased to announce that Brian M. Banilevic, Q.C. and Heather J. Laing, Q.C. have recently been awarded the Queen's Counsel designation. This appointment recognizes the professional integrity and significant contributions to the practice of law and to the citizens of Saskatchewan. Brian Banilevic was admitted to the...

Susan Barber, Q.C., C.Dir. has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ from the Women's Executive Network (WXN). This prestigious award honours the country's highest-achieving female leaders in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Award winners were selected based on their strategic vision and leadership...

Wayne Bernakevitch will be speaking at the Saskatchewan Leave a Legacy event "Passion Capitalism: Creating Financial and Estate Plans that invest in the things you care most about". If you are interested in attending this free workshop on November 21, 2012 from 2-3:15 PM please register.

This spring, McDougall Gauley LLP was proud to see all five of their articling students called to the Bar. On October 19th Brenda Yuen and Craig Frith participated in the Call to the Bar ceremony in Saskatoon. On Friday October 26th Kelly Canham, Darren Kraushaar, Kylee Fawcett and Peter Wilson participated in the Call to the Bar ceremony in Regina...