The Advocates' Society Medal

The Advocates' Society Medal is the highest expression of esteem which the Society can convey to one of its members.

 Selection Criteria:

The Advocates' Society Medal is intended to honour those members of The Advocates' Society ("TAS"), who:

1. have clearly demonstrated their pre-eminence as counsel and are unequivocally acknowledged as leaders of the bar;
2. have been dedicated and active members of TAS; and
3. have made a significant contribution to the profession of law and to the well-being of the community at large.

Members of The Advocates' Society are invited to submit nominations for the Medal. In addition to being nominated by others, candidates can nominate themselves. 

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Congratulations to Brian Gover, OOnt, LSM, Stockwoods LLP the recipient of the 2026 Advocates' Society Medal. The Medal will be presented to Brian at a dinner on September 17, 2026 in Toronto. More details and registration information is coming soon.

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Past Recipients

1974 - Joseph Sedgwick, Q.C.
1975 - Arthur E. Maloney, Q.C.
1976 - John J. Robinette, Q.C.
1977 - Isadore Levinter, Q.C.
1980 - Walter B. Williston, Q.C.
1983 - Brendan O'Brien, Q.C.
1985 - Douglas K. Laidlaw, Q.C., posthumously
1987 - The Honourable John D. Arnup, Q.C.
1988 - The Honourable G. Arthur Martin, Q.C.
1990 - Charles F. McKeon, Q.C.
1995 - John P. Nelligan, Q.C.
1996 - Earl A. Cherniak, K.C.
1999 - David W. Scott, Q.C.
1999 - Kenneth E. Howie, Q.C.
2003 - C. Scott Ritchie, Q.C.

2003 - The Honourable Justice Eleanore A. Cronk
2006 - Austin M. Cooper, Q.C.
2008 - Sheila R. Block
2008 - Kristopher H. Knutsen, K.C.
2009 - Edward L. Greenspan, Q.C.
2010 - Ronald G. Slaght, K.C.
2011 - The Honourable W. Ian C. Binnie, C.C., K.C.
2012 - Marlys Edwardh, C.M., LSM
2013 - The Honourable Associate Chief Justice Dennis O'Connor, O.C., O.Ont., K.C.
2014 - Philippa G. Samworth
2016 - James C. Simmons, K.C.
2017 - Stephen Grant, LSM
2019 - Bryan Finlay, K.C.
2021 - Linda R. Rothstein, LSM
2024 - Peter H. Griffin, KC, LSM