Committees & Appointments

The Law Society operates a number of Committees and appoints members to a number of external committees. 

Internal Committees (click on the committee name to view the Mandate)

Access to Justice Committee, Chair - Keelen Simpson

Admissions Committee, Chair - Kelly McLaughlin

Continuing Professional Development Committee, Chair - Blair MacPherson

Discipline Committee, Chair - Billi Wun

Finance Committee, Chair - Brad Patzer

Insurance Committee, Chair - Jonathon Wescott

Legal Ethics and Practice Committee, Co-Chairs - Jonathon Wescott and Brian Phillips

Rules Committee, Chair - Glen Rutland

Social Committee, Chair - Renée Fougère

External Committees

Judicial Council for Territorial Court Judges
Sheldon Toner, 4 year term expiring on March 31, 2028
Larry Innes, 4 year term expiring on March 31, 2028

Territorial Court Civil Bench and Bar Committee
Katerina Doige, 2 year term expiring March 31, 2028

Territorial Court Criminal Bench and Bar Committee
Jessi Casebeer, 2 year term expiring March 31, 2028

Supreme Court Civil Bench and Bar Committee
Paul Parker, 2 year term expiring March 31, 2028
Martin (Toby) Kruger, 2 year term expiring March 31, 2028

Supreme Court Criminal Bench and Bar Committee
Jessi Casebeer, 2 year term expiring March 31, 2028

Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee
Charles Davison, 2 year term expiring March 31, 2028
Leanne Dragon, 2 year term expiring March 31, 2027

CPLED Appeals Committee
Matthew Yap, 3 year term expiring September 31, 2027

Northwest Territories Law Foundation
Larry Innes, 2 year term expiring September 31, 2027
Matthew Yap, 2 year term expiring September 31, 2027
Morgan Fane, 2 year term expiring September 31, 2027

Legal Aid Commission of the Northwest Territories
Paul Parker, 3 year term expiring November 21, 2027

Federation of Law Societies of Canada, Council Member
Margo Nightingale, 1 year term expiring October 31, 2026

Judicial Advisory Committee for the Northwest Territories
This committee is currently vacant.