Description: (Justice)
Sir William Buell Richards had a distinguished professional career as a lawyer and judge in Canada. He began his legal career by earning a law degree and articling with his uncle before being called to the bar. Richards later entered politics and served as an Attorney General before transitioning to the judiciary. He held various judicial positions, including Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas of Canada West and later Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada until his retirement.