- Chantel McLean-Burke
- Phone:(902) 421 - 3020
- Fax:(902) 491 - 3130
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James is an associate in our Halifax office and was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2023. He holds a Biology degree from Saint Mary’s University and completed his JD at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University.
James was the winner of the 2022 Gowling WLG Law & Technology Prize, which is awarded to the student with the highest mark in Law & Technology. James also received the Schulich Scholarship in Law for his academic excellence and community involvement.
In 2024, James was appointed as a Professional In Residence at the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre. He has also served as a guest lecturer for the MBA program at Saint Mary’s University.
Bar Admission
Nova Scotia (2023)
Law School
- Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law
Education
- Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University (JD, 2022)
- Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, Certificate of Specialization in Law & Technology (2022).
- Saint Mary’s University, (BSc, 2019).
Community & Volunteer Activities
- Student Advocate, Dalhousie Student Advocacy Service (2020 – 2021)
- Vice President, Lawyers Without Borders Schulich School of Law Division (2020 – 2022)
- President, Saint Mary’s University Tennis Club (2015 – 2019)
Law Society Memberships
- Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
- Canadian Bar Association