Bryce Lansdell He/Him

Bryce is an associate at JFK Law in the Toronto Office. Bryce graduated from McGill University’s dual common law and civil law program in 2023, receiving a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law.

Bryce works in both JFK’s Nation Building and Dispute Resolution practice groups. His practice has included litigation, advising Chiefs and Councils on governance and policy matters, negotiations, and drafting and implementing laws, including child and family wellbeing laws within the meaning of An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, Youth and Families, First Nation Land Code laws, and Indian Act by-laws. Bryce has actively advised on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and the implementation of CHRT interim orders.

While studying at McGill, Bryce was greatly inspired by the first-year course Indigenous Legal Traditions, taught by Professor Aaron Mills. In his practice, Bryce seeks out opportunities to continue to learn about Indigenous legal traditions and implement their revitalization. Bryce is grateful to his professors of Indigenous Legal Traditions Aaron Mills and Kirsten Anker, as well as the Elders, knowledge keepers, and scholars who have guided his journey thus far in coming to understand reconciliation and his place within this.

Prior to studying law, Bryce worked as a pianist and music educator. He received a Master of Music from McGill University as well as a Bachelor of Music from Western University, helped to found two not-for-profit music programs, and toured as the pianist for two operatic productions with Jeunesses Musicales Canada. Bryce continued his engagement with the arts throughout his time studying law, working as a policy analyst for both the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts.