Joelle is an experienced litigator and Practice Group Leader of MT+Co.’s Litigation + Dispute Resolution Group. She handles transactional disputes, corporate governance, business torts, regulatory matters, and Aboriginal rights and title. She has appeared at all levels of court in BC and the Federal Court of Appeal, as well as a wide range of regulatory and administrative bodies. In her Indigenous Law practice, Joelle advises on Aboriginal rights and title, governance, impact + benefit agreements, regulatory matters, and strategic negotiations with the Crown and industry. Joelle has significant experience in complex litigation involving the Crown, the advancement of reconciliation, and the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including as counsel in key appellate decisions in this area. As an advocate for women in law, Joelle champions gender diversity and inclusivity in the profession. She is recognized in Best Lawyers, named a Litigation Star and Top 100 Women in Litigation in Canada by Benchmark and was nominated for Top Aboriginal Law Litigator of the Year 2024.
