Cox & Palmer is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Sullivan as Strategic Business Advisor in its Halifax office. Patrick is the outgoing President and CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, whose retirement was announced late last year. He will be joining Cox & Palmer effective March 16, 2026.
In his new role, Patrick will work with the Halifax office’s lawyers and leadership team to expand market opportunities, strengthen client relationships and support the firm’s long-term growth strategy.
“We are thrilled to welcome Patrick to the firm. His deep relationships and understanding of the business community in Halifax and provincially will help identify new opportunities for growth and support our strategic priorities,” said Suzanne Rix, KC, Managing Partner of the Halifax, NS office.
Patrick’s leadership and experience in regional economic growth and strategic partnerships will contribute significantly to the firm’s continued growth. In his role, he will also provide counsel to junior lawyers to help build their practices and develop meaningful connections in the local market.
“With its strong reputation and commitment to client service, I am excited to begin this next chapter with Cox & Palmer,” said Patrick. “My experience as President and CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce gave me valuable insight into the economic opportunities and challenges facing local businesses. I look forward to bringing that perspective to the firm as we help clients navigate change, identify opportunities and plan for the future.”
During his nearly 10-year tenure as President & CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Patrick championed advocacy efforts on behalf of more than 1,950 businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality across 3 levels of government. He founded and chaired the NS Business Labour Economic Coalition, supporting the development of a business recovery plan in response to the pandemic. Prior to his role at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Patrick held marketing and general management positions in Toronto, Halifax and internationally, spanning both start-up and large organizations, and previously served as the CEO of Tourism Nova Scotia.
An active contributor to the local business community, Patrick has served on several boards, including the Advisory Board for the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University, the Mount Saint Vincent University Board of Governors Committee for Advancement and External Relations, the Bluenose Marathon Board of Directors, and is the current Chair of the TELUS Community Board. He is Past Chair of the Canadian Global Cities Council, where his focus was on reducing barriers to trade between provinces.