Kristie is an Associate in the firm’s Indigenous Practice Group and is developing a diverse practice serving Indigenous governments, communities, and their members.
In her practice, Kristie’s work is centred around supporting Indigenous clients in the assertion of inherent jurisdiction. This includes legislative and agreement drafting, participating in government negotiations, and advising on not-for-profit governance matters. Kristie also has experience appearing before various levels of court on appellate matters, and providing advice on membership and citizenship, treaty, and other rights-based matters.
Kristie completed her J.D. at the University of Ottawa with a specialization in Aboriginal Law and Indigenous Legal Traditions. Prior to attending law school, she completed an Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa, where she majored in International Development and minored in Political Science.
In her spare time, Kristie enjoys cooking, watching documentaries, and learning new languages.
