Sean M. Sinclair Appointed Justice of the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench

Robertson Stromberg LLP proudly announces that Sean M. Sinclair has been appointed Justice of the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench.

On November 1, 2024, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced, “I wish Justice Sinclair every success as he takes on his new role. I am confident he will serve the people of Saskatchewan well as a member of His Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan.”

A partner with RS since 2011, Sean has appeared before all levels of courts in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the Federal Court of Canada. He has acted as counsel for investigation committees, discipline committees and members in professional regulation hearings. In addition, he has represented clients in family law matters, estate litigation issues, professional negligence claims, defamation lawsuits and many other fields of law.

Born and raised in Yorkton, SK, Sean graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 2003. He was called to the Saskatchewan and Alberta Bars in 2004, working in Edmonton before joining Robertson Stromberg in 2007.

Sean is a former bencher with the Law Society of Saskatchewan and a former board member of the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan. He is also a former director of the Canadian Media Lawyers Association and the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association. He has served on many non-profit boards, including the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra and Prairie Hospice Society Inc. He was recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as a leading practitioner in administrative and public law. He was also recognized by Lexpert in the areas of media law and family law.

Managing partner Timothy P. Hawryluk, K.C. says, “While we will miss Sean’s commitment to the firm and his clients, we are excited for him as he moves on to this new chapter in his life. His appointment to judgeship is a testament to his remarkable legal acumen, strong prairie work ethic and continued devotion to public service.”

Justice Sinclair replaces Justice T.J. Keene (Swift Current), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective July 1, 2024.

Join us in congratulating Sean on this well-deserved appointment.