A. William Cox | |
|---|---|
| 52nd President of the Canadian Bar Association | |
| In office 1980–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon Fripp Henderson |
| Succeeded by | Paul D.K. Fraser |
| President, Federation of Law Societies of Canada | |
| In office 1975–1976 | |
| President, Nova Scotia Barristers' Society | |
| In office 1971–1972 | |
| Preceded by | R. Roland McIntyre |
| Succeeded by | A. Lloyd Caldwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1921 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | October 8, 2008 (aged 87) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative Party of Canada Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia |
| Spouse | Margaret Macpherson |
| Alma mater | Acadia University (BA) New College, Oxford Dalhousie University (LL.B) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canadian Army Canadian Militia |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Princess Louise Fusiliers |
| Battles/wars | World 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.