Jillian Fage
Elmsdale,Nova Scotia
Summary
Dedicated Crown Attorney offering expertise in criminal law. Proven success in building trusting rapport with justice system participants and offering a collaborative approach to legal issues. Organized and able to successfully manage a high case volume. Passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Crown Counsel
Public Prosecution Service
08.2009 - Current
- Prosecuting offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and Nova Scotia statutes
- Main Area of Practice: Criminal Law
- Currently a Human Trafficking Crown in Special Prosecutions
- Numerous trials and appearances in the Provincial Courts of Nova Scotia and the Supreme Courts of Nova Scotia
- Co-chair of the Equity and Diversity Committee, Member of the Sexual Assault Working Group and Vetting and Redaction Committee.
Lawyer
Blackburn English
01.2006 - 08.2009
- Handling a large client base in a busy general practice
- Main Areas of Practice: Family Law; Property Law; Employment Law; Civil Litigation; Criminal Law and Wills and Estates
- Numerous trials and appearances in Supreme Court, Family Court, Provincial Court, Small Claims Court and the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal
- Appointed as a per diem Crown Attorney on February 19, 2009
Lawyer
DeRubeis Chetcuti LeBlanc
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Busy law firm dealing with high volumes of property files for a large corporate client
- Numerous deadlines, research into complicated property and title issues.
Lawyer
Beaton Blaikie Nurse & Farrell
06.2003 - 01.2005
- Self-directed practice in a small law firm
- Handling a large client base in a busy litigation practice
- Main Areas of Practice: Family Law; Employment Law; Civil Litigation; Criminal Law; Wills and Estates; Personal Injury; Dispute Resolution and Mediation
- Numerous trials and appearances in Supreme Court, Family Court, Provincial Court and Small Claims Court
Education
Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
Halifax, Nova Scotia06.2003
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
Dalhousie Law School
Halifax, Nova Scotia05.2002
Bachelor of Science (Honours Chemistry) -
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NBSkills
- Criminal Law
- Collaboration
- Dedication
- Organization
- Written and Oral Advocacy
continuing education
- Manager Leadership Development Program – Nova Scotia Government 2023
- Ontario Crown Attorney School-Indigenous Justice Course in 2019 and 2017
- Ontario Crown Attorney School-Domestic and Sexual Violence Course
- Ontario Crown Attorney School- Homicide Course
- Ontario Crown Attorney School – Trial Advocacy Course
- National Criminal Law Program
- Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service Conferences
- Canadian Bar Association Conferences
- Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society Civil Procedure Training – Tier I and II
- Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society Lecture on Spousal Support Guidelines
- Nova Scotia Land Registration Training
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Conference in Toronto, Ontario
awards
- Grace Wambolt Q.C. Scholarship
- Mount Allison University Dean’s List
- Mount Allison University Scholarship
- W.S.A. Daley Memorial Scholarship
- Chevrie Foundation Scholarship
- Birk’s Medal for Student Leadership
- Queen Elizabeth II Medal for Best All-Around Student
volunteer experience
- Co-chair Public Prosecution Equity and Diversity Committee
- Board Member After Trauma Empowerment Network
- Volunteer North American Indigenous Games 2023 (NAIG)
- Volunteer East Hants Minor Hockey Association
- Volunteer with Lantz Residential Programs, assisting adults with disabilities
- Public Prosecution Diversity Committee
- Public Prosecution Sexual Assault Working Group
- Public Prosecution E-Warrant Process for Police Committee
- Public Prosecution Vetting and Redaction Committee
- Pride Nova Scotia Government Employee Network
- Guest Lecturer at Hants East Rural High School and Newbridge Academy
- Volunteer with Elmsdale District Elementary School
- Guest Lecturer at Acadia University Gender Studies Class
- Relay for Life – Team Leader
- Huntington’s Society of Nova Scotia – Volunteer
- Cumberland Community Alternatives– Board Member and Volunteer
- Cumberland Early Intervention – Board Member and Volunteer
- Cumberland County Barrister’s Society – Secretary
- Autumn House – Panelist
- Law Week - Volunteer
- Guest Lecturer at Amherst Regional High School Law Class
- Guest Lecturer at the Aplha Centre
- Lecturer at Business Law Class – Agricultural College in Truro
- Women and the Law Committee – Dalhousie Law School
- Graduation Committee – Dalhousie Law School
references
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Crown Counsel
Public Prosecution Service
08.2009 - Current
Lawyer
Blackburn English
01.2006 - 08.2009
Lawyer
DeRubeis Chetcuti LeBlanc
01.2005 - 01.2006
Lawyer
Beaton Blaikie Nurse & Farrell
06.2003 - 01.2005
Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
Dalhousie Law School
Bachelor of Science (Honours Chemistry) -
Mount Allison University
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