Neil McKelvey

Neil McKelvey
45th President of the Canadian Bar Association
In office
1973–1974
Preceded byLouis-Philippe de Grandpré, Q.C.
Succeeded byW.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 byRalph St. J. Freeze, Q.C.
Succeeded byGeorge T. Mitton, Q.C.
4th President of the International Bar Association
In office
1978–1980
Personal details
Born(1925-05-01)May 1, 1925
Saint John, New Brunswick
DiedSeptember 10, 2011(2011-09-10) (aged 86)
Saint John, New Brunswick
SpouseJoan
ChildrenPeter and Roger
Alma materDalhousie Law School
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
Branch/serviceCanadian Army
RankPrivate (active service); Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery (1992 to 2009)
UnitRoyal 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]