Karey Brooks KC a partner at JFK Law LLP, practises civil litigation with a focus on Aboriginal, constitutional, and administrative law. She has appeared in all levels of court in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. She primarily acts for First Nations and First Nations organizations in court and in negotiations with government and industry on matters relating to Aboriginal rights and title, consultation, regulatory matters, environmental assessments, and general governance, including status and membership. Karey has experience in other public law-related work with respect to Charterrights, litigation, and public inquiries. Karey has a special concern for ending violence against women and gender discrimination. She acted as Associate Commission Counsel for the BC Missing Women's Commission of Inquiry. Karey was ranked by Chambers 2024-2025 and as a Benchmark Future Star in 2024. In 2019, Karey was recognized as one of the best lawyers in the field of Aboriginal Law in The Best Lawyers in Canada, 2020 edition. In 2016, Karey was awarded the UBC Law School Outstanding Young Alumnus Award. In 2015, Karey was recognized as one of Canada's legal Rising Stars by Lexpert. Karey has been ranked in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Leading Lawyer in Aboriginal Law since 2017.
