Michelle M. Ellison, Associate
Education:
- BA from University of Western Ontario
- LL.B from University of Victoria
Professional and Other Memberships:
- Law Society of British Columbia 1999
- Canadian Bar Association
Practice Areas:
- Aboriginal law
- Environmental law
- Freedom of Information and Privacy law
Michelle has worked on major aboriginal litigation and negotiation files on behalf of First Nation clients, including treaty negotiations. Her practice is focussed on advice with respect to environmental assessment, protection and management on First Nations land. She regularly provides advice regarding the Crown's constitutional obligation of consultation and accommodation of aboriginal rights and title and has been involved in negotiation (on behalf of First Nation clients) of several Impact and Benefit Agreements and Accommodation Agreements between First Nations, Government and/or Industry. She also provides advice in the area of specific land claims and information and privacy law
Publications and Speaking Engagements:
Michelle has published papers and been a presenter at the following conferences:
- "Concerns with the BC Environmental Assessment Process from a First Nations Perspective" presented at the Pacific Business and Law Institute Conference, Environmental Law and Canada's First Nations, February 7 and 8, 2007
- "Personal Information Protection: What you need to know about Employee Privacy and New Legislation" presented for Infonex Conference Effective Human Resource Management in Aboriginal Communities, September 27 - 30, 2004
Personal profile:
Michelle is notably active in environmental and local social service organizations, including:
- University of Victoria Environmental Law Centre - founding member
- North Shore Neighbourhood House - past Director
- The Land Conservancy of British Columbia - Past Director, and current Volunteer
- Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada, Vancouver Chapter - Former Executive Committee Member, and current Volunteer
Outside the office, Michelle enjoys sports, especially trail running, hiking, cross country and downhill skiing and hockey; as well as camping, theatre and travel. She enjoys spending time with her husband Eric, and children Beckett and Sasha.
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