King’s counsel appointments named

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Department of Justice and Public Safety, Office of the Lieutenant Governor

November 12, 2025

FREDERICTON (GNB) – Fourteen New Brunswick lawyers have been appointed King’s counsel.

The appointees announced today by Lt.-Gov. Louise Imbeault are:

• Diane Audet, Fredericton

• Elena Bosi, Fredericton

• Emmy Chiasson, Moncton

• Glen Gallant, Fredericton

• David Gauthier, Saint John

• Jean-Marc Gauvin, Shippagan

• Peter MacPhail, Saint John

• Sacha Morisset, Moncton

• Leanne Murray, Fredericton

• Trisha Perry, Saint John

• Mathieu Picard, Moncton

• Céline Robichaud Fournier, Dieppe

• Jean-Guy Savoie, Miramichi

• Stéphane Viola, Moncton

King’s counsel is an honorary designation reserved for lawyers with the highest integrity who have demonstrated outstanding practice and made a commitment to their profession and community. Additionally, appointees must be members of the Law Society of New Brunswick and have at least 15 years of experience in the practice of law.

J.C. Marc Richard, chief justice of New Brunswick, chairs the committee that makes recommendations to the lieutenant-governor. Other members of the committee are the attorney general and the president of the Law Society of New Brunswick.

The swearing-in will take place on Monday, Dec. 15 at 3:00 p.m., at the legislative assembly in Fredericton.

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