Derek Cumming

Partner Admitted to the Bar, 1984, Manitoba; 1992, Ontario. Education University of Saskatchewan. University of Alberta (B.A., 1979; LL.B., 1982). Mediation, Arbitration and Collaborative Law training. Recognitions Appointed Queen's Counsel (2019). Canadian Bar Association Cecilia I. Johnstone Outstanding Service Award (2015). Lexpert Zenith Award: Celebrating Women Leaders in the Legal Profession (2013). MBA Isabel Ross (MacLean) Hunt Award (2013). University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award (...

Jack Fleming is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Jack practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Jack Fleming since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jack Fleming is held by other lawyers.

Partner Admitted to the Bar, 1975, Manitoba. Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1992. Education University of Manitoba (B.A., 1971; LL.B., 1974). Member Canadian Bar Association. Manitoba Bar Association. Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Manitoba Inc. ADR Institute of Canada Inc. Canadian Foundation for Dispute Resolution. Positions Taylor McCaffrey Management Committee (1982-2010). Manitoba Paraplegia Foundation, Trustee and Chair. United Way of Winnipeg, Member of Cabinet (2000-2006)....

Lawrence’s practice focuses on the resolution of family law disputes through negotiation, methods of alternative dispute resolution including Comprehensive Mediation, Collaborative Law, and through litigation. Lawrence has represented clients in all Manitoba courts. Lawrence has also lectured and written articles dealing with various issues in family law, has acted as a mediator, and is a certified arbitrator. Lawrence was re-appointed to his second term as a Human Rights adjudicator in...

Nicole was called to the Manitoba Bar in 2005. Aside from two and a half years during which Nicole was away from private practice while appointed as Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba, Nicole has spent her law career as a litigator with Pitblado Law. During that time, her practice has included all aspects of civil litigation; her practice now focuses almost exclusively on estate litigation and administration. In that regard, Nicole acts for executors and administrators of deceased estate...

Susan Dawes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Susan, who practises law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Susan is a partner in Myers LLP and practices exclusively in the areas of labour and administrative law. She assists union c...

Todd received his law degree from the University of Manitoba in 2006 and was called to the Bar in 2007. Todd is active in the community and his professional association as a Life Council Member of the Manitoba Bar Association. Todd is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Victoria General Hospital Foundation and Victoria Lifeline. Todd regularly presents on topics relating to human rights, accommodation, and labour relations and was a sessional lecturer at Robson Hall teaching l...

Jeff is an experienced, versatile, recognized, corporate and commercial litigator who handles a broad range of complex disputes. Practices corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration involving a broad range of issues. Law Society of Manitoba Law Society of Alberta Past Vice Chair & Director of the Board, Winnipeg Art Gallery Past Director of the Board, St. Paul’s High School

Cynthia L. Lazar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Cynthia L. practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Cynthia L. Lazar since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cynthia L. Lazar is held by other lawyers.

Howard Morry is the Executive Chair of Morrys. He is recognized for his expertise, experience, and integrity by a number of rating agencies, including Who’s Who in the World, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell, and Best Lawyers. Howard is also a published author and has chaired and spoken at numerous conferences over the years. He has also served on the Boards of a number of groups, including the Canadian Tax Foundation and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Howard is a Governor o...