William Cox (Nova Scotia lawyer)

A. William Cox
52nd President of the Canadian Bar Association
In office
1980–1981
Preceded byGordon Fripp Henderson
Succeeded byPaul D.K. Fraser
President, Federation of Law Societies of Canada
In office
1975–1976
President, Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
In office
1971–1972
Preceded byR. Roland McIntyre
Succeeded byA. Lloyd Caldwell
Personal details
Born(1921-05-13)May 13, 1921
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
DiedOctober 8, 2008(2008-10-08) (aged 87)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative Party of Canada
Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia
SpouseMargaret Macpherson
Alma materAcadia University (BA)
New College, Oxford
Dalhousie University (LL.B)
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
AllegianceCanadian Army
Canadian Militia
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitPrincess Louise Fusiliers
Battles/warsWorld War II: Holland

Arthur William (Bill) Cox, QC (May 13, 1921 – October 8, 2008) was a Canadian lawyer, practising in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He served overseas during World War II. On his return to Canada, he became an active member of the legal profession, serving as president of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society (1971–1972), the Federation of Law Societies of Canada (1975–1976) and the Canadian Bar Association. He was also active politically, with both the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia.