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The Lawyers' Assistance Program Committee

Cheryl Canning, chair
Cheryl is a partner at Burchells LLP in Halifax, where she practices insurance defence litigation. She is a Dalhousie alumni, and was called to the bar in 1998. Cheryl is a member of the Board of Directors for LIANS, Chair of the Lawyers' Assistance Program Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society Credentials Committee. Cheryl is actively involved with her firm's membership in The ARC Group Canada, with Canadian Defence Lawyers, and the Nova Scotia Insurance Women's Association. Cheryl is a native Newfoundlander, who now lives in Dartmouth with her husband Andrew and their two sons. In the winter, Cheryl can be found at various hockey rinks around metro, and in the summer, at Banook Canoe Club. Cheryl also has a special interest in the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Burchells LLP
1800-1801 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3N4
t: 902 423 6361 | f: 902 420 9326
ccanning@burchells.ca

Committee Members:
Jennifer Glennie
Jennifer is a solicitor with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice. Before arriving at Justice she was a partner with McInnes Cooper and also spent two years as the branch manager of a trust company. She was called to the bar in 1998 and attended Dalhousie Law School. Jennifer is a certified personal trainer and can be found instructing outdoor boot camps in the spring and summer. She chairs Justice's Healthy Workplace Committee and volunteers at her daughter's school, including the School Advisory Council. Jennifer and her family live in Cole Harbour.

Department of Justice (NS)
4th Floor, 5151 Terminal Road
PO Box 7 Halifax, NS B3J 2L6
t: 902 424 7244 | f: 902 424 4556
glennija@gov.ns.ca

Craig Berryman
Craig Berryman BA, LLB has been practising law since 1987. His practice is concentrated in property conveyancing and development, estate planning and probate. With an office in Sheet Harbour and Halifax he has significant experience in with both rural and urban property issues. An avid soccer fan and former player, Craig now coaches and chauffeurs his children to their games. Craig is a member of the NSBS and a board member of the Lawyers’ Assistance Program.

Cassidy Nearing Berryman
401-1741 Brunswick Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3X8
t: 902 492 1770 | f: 902 423 2485
craig@cnb.ca

Nancy G. Rideout

Thomson Rideout
390 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 2L4
t: 902 453 7555 | f: 902 453 7554
ngrideout@thomsonrideout.com

Father Evo DiPierro
Father Evo is a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Antigonish, presently serving at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church in Pictou and Holy Name Church in Westville, Nova Scotia. He was ordained in 2009. Father Evo is also a lawyer, admitted in June 2003. He articled at Burchell MacDougall in Truro and then practiced law in Sydney. During his seminary education, he took courses in pastoral counseling and is trained for counselling in the areas of substance addiction and abuse, stress, burnout, grieving from loss, family conflict, depression, self-esteem issues and other areas. Father Evo provides pastoral counselling to individuals and families.

Office: Diocese of Antigonish
PO Box 100, Sydney, NS B1P 6G9
t: 902 539 6188 | f: 902 539 7195
Parish: Stella Maris Parish
PO Box 70, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0
t: 902 485 4112
dipierro@dal.ca

Michael Power QC
Michael K. Power, QC graduated from Dalhousie University Law School in 1975. Michael has carried on the general practice of law in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. In addition to his general practice he has been a Federal Crown Attorney prosecuting drug offences. He has served as special counsel to the Workers’ Compensation Committee. He is currently the general counsel for the Automotive Trades Association of Nova Scotia. Michael continues to appear in all levels of court in Nova Scotia. In addition to his legal practice, he has served on numerous boards, committees and associations including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Board, the Bridgewater Tennis Club, the Kiwanis Club, Fort Point Museum Board, the Bridgewater Curling Club, the Kinsmen Club and he chaired the YMCA Capital Campaign, the Nova Scotia Police Commission and the Bridgewater Renaissance Committee. He currently chairs the Fundraising Committee of the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Center. He is an avid fisherman, sailor, cross country and downhill skier, golfer, tennis player and gardener.

Power, Dempsey, Leefe & Reddy
84 Dufferin Street
Bridgewater, NS B4V 2G3
t: 902 543 7815 | f: 902 543 3196
michael@lawpower.ca

Staff Person:
Melanie McGrath, Director
Lawyers' Insurance Association of Nova Scotia
Centennial Building
1102-1660 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS B3J 1V7
t: 902 423 1300 | f: 902 421 1822
mmcgrath@lians.ca