Our Board
Assist is governed by an elected board of directors. The Law Society of Alberta recommends one Bencher to serve as a Director of Assist. Assist’s Bylaws enable the Board to add a director mid-year which is how a new Bencher is added to the Assist Board. The Law Society Bencher then stands for re-election at subsequent annual general meetings.
Assist's Board
Sharon Roberts
Board Chair
Principal, Roberts O'Kelly Law + ADR
Edmonton
Glen Hickerson, KC
Treasurer, Director
Partner, Wilson Laycraft
Calgary
Karmen Masson
Secretary, Director
Principal, Karmen Masson Professional Coaching & Consulting
Edmonton
Loretta Bouwmeester, KC
Partner
Mathews Dinsdale
Calgary
David Brant
Director
Partner, Altalaw LLP
Red Deer
Jenny McMordie, KC
Partner
West End Legal Centre
Calgary
Bud Melnyk, KC
Director
Partner, Warren Sinclair LLP
Red Deer
Robert Philp KC
Director
Robert Philp Barrister and Solicitor
Edmonton
Dana Schindelka
Past Chair, Director
Partner, DLA Piper
Calgary
Dr. Richard Spelliscy
Director
CEO, College of Alberta Psychologists
Edmonton
Salimah Walji-Shivji, KC
Director
Senior Vice President, Corporate Services & General Counsel, AgeCare
Calgary