Neil McKelvey | |
|---|---|
| 45th President of the Canadian Bar Association | |
| In office 1973–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Louis-Philippe de Grandpré, Q.C. |
| Succeeded by | W.L.N. Somerville, Q.C. |
| 15th President of the New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian Bar Association | |
| In office January 1, 1962 – December 31, 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph St. J. Freeze, Q.C. |
| Succeeded by | George T. Mitton, Q.C. |
| 4th President of the International Bar Association | |
| In office 1978–1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1925 Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Died | September 10, 2011 (aged 86) Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Spouse | Joan |
| Children | Peter and Roger |
| Alma mater | Dalhousie Law School |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Canadian Army |
| Rank | Private (active service); Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery (1992 to 2009) |
| Unit | Royal Canadian Artillery, 4th Field Artillery Regiment |
Edward Neil McKelvey OC CD QC, (1925–2011) was a Canadian lawyer. He was actively involved in the legal profession and was one of the founders of Stewart McKelvey, the largest regional law firm in Atlantic Canada. McKelvey served as president of the Canadian Bar Association[1] and then was the first Canadian to be president of the International Bar Association.[2][3]
In 1986, McKelvey was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada for his community service and contributions to the legal profession.[4]