Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
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...
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...
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. ...
Cameron J.A. Rempel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Cameron J.A. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Cameron J.A. Rempel since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cameron J.A. Rempel is held by other lawyers.
Chris Hummel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice and Administrative and Public Law. Chris practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Chris Hummel since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Chris Hummel is held by other lawyers.
Alyssa Flaherty-Spence is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice. Alyssa practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Alyssa Flaherty-Spence since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alyssa Flaherty-Spence is held by other lawyers.
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