Jeffrey R. Nicholls
Associate
604-988-5201
Legal Assistant:
Calvin Su
Education
- J.D., 2018, University of Victoria
- B.A. (Hons.) with distinction, 2015, University of Victoria
Year Of Call
- British Columbia, 2019
Awards
- Recognized in 2022 as one of the 500 most influential business leaders in British Columbia (Law, Indigenous Law) by Business In Vancouver BC500.
- Law Foundation of BC: Public Interest Award, 2017
Interview on CBC As It Happens about BC Court of Appeal decision on private medical records, April 2023 (at 47:30)
Jeff’s practice focuses on litigation, negotiation and law & policy development. He provides support on a wide range of files that come before courts in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, the Federal Courts, and administrative tribunals.
Jeff advises on:
- Land and resource issues
- Aboriginal rights and title
- Matters under the Indian Act
- First Nation governance issues
- Indigenous legal traditions
Jeff is a proud member of the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation. Outside the practice of law, he is an avid birder, and photographer.
The Chilkat regalia in the photo above was woven by Tsamiianbaan – William White a master weaver from Lax Kw’alaams and depicts a Grizzly Bear, in particular, its ears
Conference Presentations:
- Speaker: UVic Indigenous Law Colloquium: “Transformation in Indigenous Laws”, Spring 2025
- Faculty, CLEBC Climate Law Conference: Panelist, “Legal Practice and Climate Law” (2024)”
Lectures:
- UBC Allard School of Law: “Indigenous Constitutions & Administrative Law ” LAW372: Administrative Law, Spring 2025
- Carelton University, School of Public Policy and Administration: “Indigenous Law and Policy Making” PADM 5702: Impact of Law on Policy, Fall 2024
- UBC Allard School of Law: “Building Self-Determination through Indigenous Administrative Law” LAW372: Administrative Law, Spring 2024
- UVic: “Indigenous Resurgence and Legal Advocacy” , IS301: Critical Indigenous Theory, Spring 2024
- UVic Faculty of Law, Joint Degree Program JD/JID: “Indigenous Law: Opportunities in Practice” Law 112I, Spring 2022
Media:
- Studio Interview, “Discussing Aboriginal Title Agreements” The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn, February 2025
- Podcast Guest, LAWYERED. The Podcast: “#82 Indigenous Law” discussing:
- Indigenous Self-Government and the Role of the Charter
- DRIPA and the “Free Entry” Mineral Tenure System
- Feature Interview, “Marking Truth and Reconciliation Day,” BC Today with Michelle Eliot, September 2023
- Author, Indigenous Input Shapes a New Legal Landscape, Mákook pi Sélim, Spring 2022
- Feature Interview, “Birds & Indigenous Knowledge (Respecting Aboriginal Values & Environmental Needs)“,Wingspan Magazine, Summer 2021
Awards
- Recognized in 2022 as one of the 500 most influential business leaders in British Columbia (Law, Indigenous Law) by Business In Vancouver BC500.
- Law Foundation of BC: Public Interest Award, 2017
- Committee Member, BC Law Institute: Reconciling Crown Legal Frameworks Program – Escheat Act Reform Project
- President, RAVEN Trust
- Member, Indigenous Bar Association
- Governor, Royal Roads University
Year Of Call
- British Columbia, 2019
Education
- J.D., 2018, University of Victoria
- B.A. (Hons.) with distinction, 2015, University of Victoria
