Nicholas Summers has been practicing law for over 35 years in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador. He joined the Newfoundland Legal Aid Commission as a staff solicitor in 1990 and has been with Legal Aid ever since. He has held the positions of Staff Solicitor, St. John’s Area Director, Senior Solicitor - Family and Civil Law, Deputy Director – Administration, and is currently Provincial Director. Nicholas has represented numerous clients in matters such as refugee claims, family disputes, and criminal charges. In addition Nicholas has been the Chair of the Association of Legal Aid Plans of Canada since June of 2016.