Sean F. Layden, Q.C.

EDUCATION

• 1991: LL.B., Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
• 1988: Bachelor of Arts (Honours), St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia

EMPLOYMENT

• 1999 – Present: Partner, BOYNECLARKE LLP, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
• 1992 – 1998: Associate, BOYNECLARKE LLP, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

CONTINUING EDUCATION

• Scheduled to give Occupiers Liability Act presentation at the CBA-NS Professional Development Conference on January 8, 2010
• Presented on the topic of Personal Injury Litigation to a Paralegal class at the Nova Scotia Community College, Waterfront Campus.
• Presented at November 13, 2009 – Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association (APTLA) continuing education conference in Halifax; Topic: “War and Peace? How a “Monk” Can Help You Win Against Your Own Insurer; Important Lessons from the Ontario Court of Appeal”
• Member of Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association’s (APTLA) Education Committee
• Presented a Continuing Education Seminar at the Massage Therapist Association of Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting at White Point, May 2009
• Conducted Mock Interviews with second year Dalhousie law students to prepare them for articling interviews, September, 2008
• Presented a Continuing Education Seminar to graduating class of Dalhousie University School of Physiotherapy, September 24, 2008 and September 30, 2009
• Wrote Case Comment on Beaulieu v. Gyurszi decision, September 2008 for the Nova Scotia Barristers Society Library of Information Services
• Presented at the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors Annual General Meeting in March 2008 Re: $2,500 minor injury cap
• Presented Occupiers Liability Act paper to CBA-NS Young Lawyers Section in January 2008
• Interviewed and quoted in Lawyers Weekly in 2008 Re: Mandatory Continuing Legal Education
• Interviewed and quoted by CBA National in 2008 Re: Mandatory Continuing Legal Education
• Interviewed by The National Law Journal in 2008 Re: Continuing Education for Lawyers
• Writer for Nova Scotia Barristers' Society - Society Record Magazine: 
  - October 2006: Article on $2500 Minor Injury Cap
  - July 2007: Article on Continuing Competence
• Presenter at Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association (APTLA) - Continuing Legal Education Sessions:
  - November 2003 – Personal Injury Claims – From Stem to Stern
  - Topic – Whether to Accept The Premises Case
  - November 2005 – The Anatomy of Damages: Getting the Right Remedies (& the Remedies Right)
  - Topic – Thinking Clearly About Brain Injuries & Proving Injuries – Making the Invisible Visible
  - Presenter at Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Spring 2007 Lunch’ N Learn: Topic – The Pros and Cons of Fundraising Boards
  - Quoted in article on Political Volunteerism for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce Business Voice Magazine in 2004

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

• Member - Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
• Council - Nova Scotia Barristers' Society(3 Terms) 2005 to 2011
• Chair - Nova Scotia Barristers' Society Credentials Committee
• Member – Nova Scotia Barristers' Society Finance Committee
• Member - Nova Scotia Barristers' Society Credentials Hearing Panel that sat in 2007
• Past Chair - Nova Scotia Barristers' Society Continuing Competence Task Force (now defunct)
• Member - Nova Scotia Barristers' Society Ad Hoc Infant Settlement Documents/Precedents Review Committee arising out of new Civila Procedure Rules
• Currently in fourth term as elected council member of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) – NS. Also a Member of the 2009 Law Week Organizing Committee and Co-Chair of the 2008 Law & Democracy Week.
• Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association (APTLA)
  - Member of Political Action Committee (PAC)
• Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia
  - Currently Board Member and Immediate Past president
  - Member: Lawyer Referral Service Advisory Committee
• Lawyers Insurance Association of Nova Scotia (LIANS)
  - Participated in Uniform Limitations of Actions Act working group in 2006
• Dalhousie Law School
  - Member: Student / Alumni Mentoring Program

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Currently Pro Bono Legal Counsel for the Nova Scotia Liberal Party
• Currently Pro Bono Legal Counsel for, and Board Member of, the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust (CNMT)
• Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia: Former Provincial President and member of various committees; currently President of Halifax Metro Chapter
• Chair of Fundraising in 2008, 2006, 2004 and 1997 Federal Elections for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour MP, Mike Savage
• Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Committee since 2002: Currently Chair of Lake Banook events
• Member of 2007, 2008 and 2009 Dartmouth Tree Lighting Committee
• Executive Member: Dartmouth North Liberal Association
• Co-Chair of Fundraising for Nova Scotia Liberal Party - 2009 Provincial Election Campaign Committee
• Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Liberal Association: Former President from 2001 until 2005 and member of various committees; currently a member of the Executive Committee
• Annual Presenter at Prince Andrew High School law/political science class (Teacher: Colin MacEachern)
• Mentored a Dartmouth High School Grade 12 student Matt Daye in winter 2008 as part of Dartmouth High School Co-op program
• Member of Ticket Sales Committee for October 25, 2007 Liberal Party of Canada Fundraising Dinner featuring Leader Stéphane Dion
• Door to Door Canvasser with Liberal Candidate Kelly Rambeau in Cole Harbour Eastern Passage October 2, 2007 By-Election
• Presenter at Nova Scotia Liberal Party Campaign College in April 2007, on topic of Fundraising
• Member of Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil’s fundraising team during 2007 Provincial Liberal Leadership Race
• Delegate at 2006 Liberal Party of Canada Leadership Convention
• Chair of Fundraising for Dartmouth East Liberal Candidate Tracey Devereaux during 2006 Provincial Election
• Member of Planning Committee of Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia 2006 Hawaiian Oyster Odyssey Fundraiser
• Dartmouth United Soccer Club U4 Soccer Coach, 2005 Season and Team Manager for 2009 Dartmouth Whalers Novice Minor team and Team Manager of the 2009 Atlantic Hockey Group Eastern Heat Novice Minor Team
• Official Agent for Dartmouth Centre Candidate Pete Majeau during 2004 Municipal Election 
• Nova Scotia Returning Officer for 2003 Liberal Party of Canada Leadership Convention and volunteered at 2005 Liberal Party of Canada Biennial Convention
• Chair of Bar Services, 2003 Nokia Brier (Curling)
• Rules Committee Member for 2002 Nova Scotia Liberal Party Leadership Convention
• Co-Chair of Fundraising in 2000 Federal Election for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Liberal Candidate Bernie Boudreau
• Official Agent for Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage Liberal Candidate Colin MacEachern during 1999 Provincial Election
• Member of organizing committee(s) of Nova Scotia Liberal Party AGMS in mid to late 1990’s

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Personal Injury

LANGUAGES

• English
• French