David M. Wright

Experience

Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP
Partner, 2004 - present. Associate, 1995 - 2004. Practises in the areas of civil and commercial litigation and insurance law, with emphasis on commercial disputes, securities litigation, media law, class action proceedings and insurance litigation. Also provides advice to professional associations, including professional governance and disciplinary proceedings.

Education

• University of Manitoba, LL.B., 1994
• University of Manitoba, B.Comm., with Honors, 1984

Call to the Bar

• Manitoba, 1995

Awards

• Manitoba Bar Association 2010 Pro Bono Award
• Isbister Award, 1980 - 1981
• Dean’s Honor List, 1992 and 1993
• L.D. Morosnick Prize, 1992
• Archie Micay, Q.C. Prize, 1993
• Cecil Black Memorial Prize, 1993
• Canada Law Book Co. Ltd., Prize, 1993

Professional Associations

• The Law Society of Manitoba
• Manitoba Bar Association
• Canadian Bar Association

Miscellaneous Affiliations

• Chair, Aikins United Way Campaign Committee
• Former Board Member, International Centre of Winnipeg
• National Trustee and Secretary, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
• Former Hearing Panel Member, for The Vulnerable Persons Living With a Mental Disability Act
• Former President, Association for Community Living - Winnipeg
• Member, Manitoba Organization of Disc Sports (MODS)