Todd E. Bourcier
Mr. Bourcier was called to the Manitoba Bar in 2003 and has been practicing criminal law and regulatory law for the entirety of his legal career. His experience includes two years as a crown attorney for the Province of Manitoba Department of Justice where Mr. Bourcier had conduct of a full caseload of prosecution matters. In addition, Mr. Bourcier has been lead counsel on multiple jury trials including matters where his clients have been charged with homicide. He has appeared as counsel in many matters involving prosecutions by the Federal Prosecution Service of Canada both as a defence counsel and as a prosecuting agent in Winnipeg and Thompson, Manitoba. Mr. Bourcier has appeared at all levels of Court in Manitoba and specializes in complex Charter driven cases such as impaired driving.
Professional Experience
- Senior Counsel, McNicol Bourcier, 2015 to present.
- Senior Associate, Rolston and Associates, 2013 – 2015
- Associate, Pinx and Company, 2009 – 2013
- Crown Counsel, Manitoba Department of Justice, 2007 – 2009
- Associate, McDonald Huberdeau, 2003 – 2007
- Articling Student-at-law, Pinx, Roitenberg, Campbell, 2002 – 2003
Memberships / Associations
- Law Society of Manitoba
- Manitoba Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Awards / Accomplishments
- Irvin Goldman Prize for Criminal Law (2002)
- Editor-in-Chief, Manitoba Law Journal (2001 – 2002)
Contact
(204) 987-2777 (office)
Shannon C. McNicol
Mrs. McNicol has worked at the firm and its predecessors since 2007. During the course of her experience she has worked exclusively on criminal and regulatory matters. She regularly appears in Provincial Judges Court, the Court of Queen’s Bench and the Licence Suspension Appeal Board. In addition to conducting her own matters, Mrs. McNicol has appeared as junior counsel in serious injury matters including homicide cases. She has also appeared as a prosecuting agent for the Federal Prosecution Service of Canada in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
Professional Experience
- Associate, McNicol Bourcier, 2015 to present
- Associate, Rolston & Associates, 2010 – 2015
- Articling Student-at-law, Killeen Rolston Wiebe, 2009 – 2010
- Summer Student, Killeen Chapman, 2007 – 2009
Education
- Admitted to the Manitoba Bar in 2010
- University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Laws, 2009
- University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, 2005
Memberships / Associations
- Law Society of Manitoba
- Manitoba Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Manitoba Bar Association
- Canadian Bar Association
Awards / Accomplishments
- Sopinka Cup Moot Participant (2008)
- Western Canada MacIntyre Cup Competition Excellence in Advocacy Award (2008)
- Western Canada MacIntyre Cup Competition, 2nd place (2008)
- Solomon Greenberg Moot Competition Participant and Runner-Up (2008)
- Honorable Archibald S. Dewar Advocacy Award (2007 – 2008)
- A.J. Christie Prize for Highest Standing in Advocacy (2007 – 2008)
- Manitoba Bar Association Solomon Prize in Advocacy (2007 – 2008)
Volunteer Experience
- Manitoba Bar Association Welcome to the Practice of Criminal Law Speaker (2014)
- Annual Lawyers for Literacy Read-a-thon Volunteer (2014)
- University of Manitoba Law Centre Volunteer (2008 – 2009)
Contact
Mitchell G. Enright, J.D.
Mitch was called to the Manitoba bar in June 2017. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota School of Law in May 2015, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then received his Equivalency Certification from the National Committee on Accreditation in May 2016, allowing him to practice law in Canada.
Mitch articled for Legal Aid Manitoba at the Phoenix Community Law Centre. During his articles, Mitch appeared in a number of circuit courts, including Portage la Prairie, Garden Hill and St. Theresa Point. He gained experience in all areas of criminal law, including matters under the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Professional Experience
- Legal Aid Manitoba, Phoenix Community Law Centre 2016-2017
- Associate at McNicol Bourcier 2017- Present
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Honors), University of Manitoba 2009-2012
- Juris Doctor (Magna Cum Laude) University of North Dakota School of Law 2012-2015
- Equivalency Certification, National Committee on Accreditation 2016