Mr. Rice is a partner in the firm and a former member of its Management Committee. A member of the Canadian Bar Association, Mr. Rice conducts a corporate and commercial law practice.
Mr. Rice has extensive experience in: acquisitions, divestitures and financing of real estate properties, corporate assets, shareholdings and partnership interests; Corporate law, including organization and structure; Estate matters, planning and administration.
Prior to specializing in corporate and commercial law, Mr. Rice conducted a general practice that included appearances in all Manitoba Courts and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Mr. Rice serves as legal and business counsel for closely-held corporations, real estate developers, and represents a variety of commercial lending institutions.
Mr. Rice is married and has adult children.
Education
University of Manitoba Bachelor of Arts, 1969
University of Manitoba Master of Arts, 1971
University of Manitoba Bachelor of Laws, 1975
Called to the Manitoba Bar, 1976
Professional Affiliations
Member, Manitoba Bar Association
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Volunteer Affiliations
Director and Legal Counsel, Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation
Member, Search Committee 2006 (University of Manitoba Law School) for Chair of Desautels Centre for Private Enterprise and the Law
Past Director, Glendale Golf & Country Club
Past Member of the Board of Directors, Winnipeg Jewish Community Council
Past Member of the Board of Trustees, Tuxedo Community Club
Past Member of the Governing Board, Balmoral Hall School
Past Member of the Board of Directors, St. Mary's Montessori School