Legal Support Professionals.
At NST we are dedicated to discovery project planning and strategy for our clients’ evidentiary data that is defensible, accurate and efficient for local as well as multi-jurisdictional corporations.
eDiscovery Paralegals
Lawyers and eDiscovery Paralegals work together to ensure that the client’s needs are met in the most cost-effective manner, employing cutting-edge technologies to reduce review time and deliver an optimal result.
Jade Chandra
eDiscovery Paralegal & Administrative Assistant
Jade joined NST in 2023 as a Paralegal practicum student, having recently completed her bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Capilano University. As an eDiscovery Paralegal and Administrative Assistant, Jade supports NST’s legal team in complex commercial litigation cases. Her responsibilities include assisting with document management, maintaining client files, and providing technical support in eDiscovery processes.
Bridget Lau, CEDS
eDiscovery Paralegal and Technology Lead
Bridget is an eDiscovery Paralegal and Technology Lead, having joined NST in 2015 after obtaining a BA in psychology from the University of British Columbia. Bridget obtained her paralegal certificate in 2019 and has since specialized in eDiscovery where she has served on some of NST’s most complex litigation disputes. She earned her CEDS certification in 2023. Bridget provides technical support and assists in all stages of complex commercial litigation from document collection through to trial preparation using various document management software including Summation, iPro Eclipse SE and Relativity.
Susan Van Altena
Senior eDiscovery Paralegal
Susan van Altena joined NST as a senior paralegal in 1998 managing complex commercial litigation cases and moved into the Litigation Support Manager role in 2006. With more than 35 years’ experience, she has implemented eDiscovery Best Practices for the firm to ensure that our evidentiary data management is defensible, as well as time and cost efficient for our clients.
She provides litigation technology, practice support and project management on all commercial litigation matters liaising with service providers, clients and experts. She also provides training and support in Summation, Ipro Eclipse SE and Relativity and emerging technology.
Management
Christine Drag, CPHR
Director of HR and Operations
Christine Drag joined NST in 2023. Christine started in the Legal sector in 2014 and has since worked in small, mid-sized and national law firms. In her current role, Christine leads the firm’s Human Resources and Operations functions and initiatives.
E: cdrag@nst.ca
T: 604.662.1330
Krysta Mydske, CPA
Controller
Krysta Mydske earned her Bachelors of Business Administration (Major in Accounting, Specialization in Business Law) at Douglas College, graduating in 2017 and received her CPA designation in May 2020. She has worked in various accounting roles since 2008 ranging from AP Specialist and Bookkeeper to Internal Audit Manager. Krysta has worked in public practice accounting firms, small privately owned companies, and large public corporations.
Krysta leads the accounting team and all finance functions for the firm.
E: kmydske@nst.ca
T: 604.662.1331
The NST Support Team
Andreea Ardeleanu
Andreea joined NST in August of 2022. She has obtained her Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2020, and is set to complete her Paralegal Certificate from the University of Fraser Valley in 2024. Andreea is the assistant to Mark. S. Oulton, Kayla K. Strong, and Cindy Chen.
Afeed Areifiz
Afeed Areifiz joined NST in 2024. He is originally from Bangladesh and arrived in Canada in 2014 to attend the University of British Columbia. Afeed earned his BA (UBC; 2018) and MA in Rhetoric (UBC; 2020), and is currently completing a Bookkeeping Certificate program at Capilano University. Afeed supports the NST Accounting Department in his role as Accounting Coordinator.
Ashley Cardeno
Ashley Cardeno received her LAA certificate from Vancouver Community College in 2013 and her Paralegal certificate from Vancouver Community College in 2015. She has experience in personal injury, general litigation and professional regulation and discipline matters. She is the assistant of James C. MacInnis, K.C. and Allison E. McMahon.
Lisa Coco
Lisa started at NST in 2024 as the office coordinator. Lisa started her law firm career nearly 25 years ago and has since worked in two Vancouver firms (one national and one local). As a general administrative assistant, Lisa has gained reception, office services, LAA and library experience.
Michele Creamore
Michele Creamore joined the NST legal assistant team in 2018. She received her LAA certificate from Capilano University in 2018 where she was a top student. She is currently enrolled at Capilano University to obtain her Paralegal Certificate. Michele is assistant to Murray Clemens, K.C., Julia Lockhart, and James Parker and is a member of NST’s Health & Safety Committee.
Sue Fewings
Sue Fewings is a member of our accounting department. Sue was invited to the firm as a bookkeeper in 2002 and in the ensuing years has overseen many changes at NST of technology, regulations, processes and personnel. Sue’s accumulated knowledge and attention to detail continues to provide continuity in a constantly evolving and expanding department.
Jirry Liu
Jirry is a paralegal who joined NST in late 2022. Jirry obtained her paralegal certificate in 2012. She provides support in managing files, document collection and trial preparation. She is the assistant to Heather E. Doi and Allyse M. Cruise.
Rick Pearson
Rick Pearson received his Legal Administrative Assistant diploma from Capilano University in 1997, and has worked in hybrid Legal Administrative Assistant-Executive Assistant-Paralegal positions in law firms, an in-house legal department, the Law Society, and government legal departments in Canada, and in local and international law firms in Japan where he resided for 8 years. He is very proactive with his professional development and has received numerous certificates, including from the CLEBC (2000 to present), Marketing (BCIT, 2006) and certificates in Japanese law and legal procedures (Kyushu University, 2010 to 2014). Rick is the Legal Administrative Assistant to Peter J. Reardon and Edith Chen and is a member of NST’s Health & Safety Committee.
Rachel Rabey
Rachel Rabey started at NST in a front desk role in 2014, quickly moving on to become LAA first for Geoff Gomery K.C. (now Gomery J.) and currently for Stephen Schachter K.C., Peter Senkpiel and Emily Hansen. In addition to these roles, Rachel is NST’s marketing and business development co-ordinator. Rachel has a BA (Queens, 2010); MA in Archaeology (UBC 2012) and a Certificate in Legal Administration (Okanagan College, 2017)
Nadia Walnicki
Nadia Walnicki joined NST in 2020. She is the legal assistant of Irwin Nathanson, K.C. Nadia received her LAA and business training at the Toronto School of Business, and has been an LAA since 1995.
Sharon Yu
Sharon Yu joined NST in 2016 bringing extensive experience as a legal assistant and paralegal. She has a Paralegal Diploma (Capilano University, 2012), Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership (Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 2008), Business Administration Diploma (Douglas College, 2005), and Legal Assistant Certificate (Douglas College, 2004). She is currently in a hybrid role as the paralegal and assistant for Karen Carteri and Randy Hordo.