Three Prince Edward Island lawyers have been selected as 2024 King’s Counsel recipients, according to an announcement made by Deputy Premier, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General Bloyce Thompson.
“It is my pleasure to announce Susan, Janet, and Chris as the recipients of this year’s King’s Counsel designation,” said Thompson. “I want to congratulate all three individuals on receiving this honour that really is a testament to the fantastic work and commitment that they have showed in our legal and Island communities,” he said.
The recipients are Susan E. Carruthers, employed with the Government of Canada, Department of Justice; Janet M. R. Clark, a partner at Stewart McKelvey; and Christopher S. Montigny, a partner at HR Atlantic Law.
According to government information, the tradition of King’s Counsel, historically known as Queen’s Counsel, dates back to the 16th century, when select barristers provided legal counsel to the Crown.
The Honourable Dr. Wassim Salamoun, lieutenant-governor of Prince Edward Island, will host a formal ceremony for the recipients in the new year.
Carruthers, who earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University in 1997 and joined the Law Society of Prince Edward Island in 1998, currently works with the federal Department of Justice. Clark, who joined the society in 2002, practises in areas including labour and employment law, professional regulation and misconduct, and holds a Certified Canadian Human Resource Profession designation. Montigny, admitted to the society in 2002, advises clients on labour negotiations, arbitrations and general employment issues and is currently the law society’s vice-president.
