Best Lawyers in Canada for Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice

Victoria Wicks is an associate at OKT. She completed her law degree at the University of British Columbia, where she obtained a specialization in Aboriginal Law and won the inaugural Competition Law moot. She also worked at the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic, where she represented Indigenous clients in various Aboriginal, criminal, and family law matters. Before joining OKT, Victoria completed her articles as a judicial law clerk at the Court of Appeal for Ontario and practiced at a litiga...

Alyssa Flaherty-Spence is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice. Alyssa, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alyssa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Niall Rand is a litigation and dispute resolution lawyer in Fasken’s Vancouver office with extensive experience in the regulation of the energy, utility, mining, natural resources, transportation, and insurance industries. Niall also assists clients in obtaining approvals for major projects and facilities, including navigating Indigenous legal issues in Canada in a practical and respectful manner. He is the Past President of the Vancouver Bar Association, which serves lawyers and the le...

Anissa Chekir is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice. Anissa, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As part of Miller Thomson’s Advocacy Group, Christie advises Indigenous communities and businesses on environmental, Indigenous, administrative, regulatory, and ESG issues. She has appeared before the Federal Court, the BC Court of Appeal, the BC Supreme Court, the BC Provincial Court, the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench, the Territorial Court of Yukon, and the Nunavut Court of Justice. Always involved in climate advocacy, Christie brings a compassionate, multifaceted approach to h...

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Cameron J.A. Rempel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Cameron J.A., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cameron J.A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sinéad is an Associate at OKT committed to working with First Nations to realize their visions of family and community well-being. Her focus areas are Indigenous governance, child welfare, negotiation, and litigation. The best part of her job is meeting with First Nations in their territories. In the child and family sphere, she works with First Nations to support the exercise of inherent jurisdiction, uphold and strengthen Indigenous laws, and defend and assert their rights in court. ...

Tim represents clients on a variety of litigation matters, with an emphasis on commercial disputes, commercial arbitration, civil appeals, indigenous litigation, judicial review applications and environmental litigation. Tim has appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia, and has represented clients before various administrative tribunals. Tim works closely alongside BLG’s national Environmental and Indigenous focus groups on matters for both public and private companies, inclu...

Joel Morales is an associate at OKT’s Toronto office. He is a member of Cowichan Tribes First Nation, located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Joel attended the University of Ottawa for law school where he participated in the Kawaskimhon Moot. He also participated in Osgoode Hall’s Intensive Program on Lands, Resources, and Governance where he completed a placement with the Maya Leaders Alliance in Belize. Joel articled at a legal aid clinic in Toronto that focused on servin...

Graeme Cook is an associate at OKT. He is a member of the Metlakatla First Nation, located on the northwest coast of British Columbia. Graeme holds a JD from the University of British Columbia, where he received a number of awards for academic excellence. Prior to joining OKT, Graeme served as a law clerk at the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and the Supreme Court of Canada. While in law school, Graeme worked at the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic, providing legal services in the area...

Jessie Stirling (Wa’ya T’so-la) is an associate at OKT. She is Kwakw a k a ’wakw and a member of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation located in Campbell River, British Columbia. She holds a Juris Doctor (JD) and Certificate in Aboriginal Legal Studies from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and is a member of the Ontario bar. Jessie's practice areas include child welfare, negotiation, and litigation. In the child welfare space, Jessie is honoured to work with First Nations to...

Alixandra acts for clients in complex civil litigation matters, with a focus on commercial disputes and energy-related matters. She has appeared before all levels of Court in Alberta and Saskatchewan, and has appeared before the Nunavut Court of Justice. Alixandra has also assisted with matters before the Federal Court of Appeal, and various federal and provincial regulatory bodies and administrative tribunals.