In the area of family law, she advises clients on issues including separation agreements, marriage and cohabitation contracts, child custody and access, spousal and child support, divorce, division of assets, and adoptions.  Janice has conducted trials and hearings at all levels of Court in Nova Scotia.   She was a partner with the firm of Beaton Derrick prior to joining Coady Filliter.

Finding a balance between work and leisure is important too.  Janice enjoys cross-country skiing, hiking, swimming and golfing.

A volunteer with many community and professional groups, Janice's participation includes the following:

- Canadian Bar Association Family Law Subsection

- Nova Scotia Barristers' Society:

       - Bar Council, Elected Representative

       - Chair, Supreme Court Liaison Committee (Family Division)

       - Professional Standards Committee (Family Law)

       - Mentoring Program for Women Lawyers, 2008-present

       - Bar Admission Course Presenter, 1995-present

       - Frances Fish Women Lawyers' Achievement Awards Organizing

         Committee, 2007-present

       - Gender Equity Committee, 1999-2006 (Past Chair)

       - Legal Aid Committee, 1996-1999

- Justice Advisory Committee, Family Law Information Project for Abused

   Women, 2007-2009

- Girl Guides of Canada, Leader, 2003-2005

- Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission, Director, 1997-2000

- Dalhousie Legal Aid Clinic Board of Directors, 1988-1989

- Alice Housing, Board of Directors, 1988-1989  

- Nova Scotia & National Association of Women and the Law, 1988-present

Janice received her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Saint Mary's University in 1985 and her Bachelor of Laws from Dalhousie University in 1988.