Kaelan routinely represents First Nations and Indigenous clients in civil litigation matters, from Treaty infringement lawsuits to judicial review proceedings to reserve land disputes. He has appeared before various levels of court as both junior and lead counsel, including the British Columbia Supreme Court, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, the Federal Court, and all levels of court in Ontario.

Prior to joining JFK Law in 2021, Kaelan clerked for three justices of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and Yukon, before practicing for two years at a Toronto Indigenous rights litigation boutique.

When he isn’t lawyering, Kaelan enjoys going on nature walks, reading plotless novels, and improvising on the piano.

Practice Focus

• Aboriginal and Treaty rights
• Reserve land and tenancy disputes
• Judicial reviews and duty to consult
• Human rights
• Civil litigation

Qualifications

Member of the Law Society of Alberta, 2023

Member of the Law Society of British Columbia, 2021

Member of the Law Society of Ontario, 2019

University of Toronto, Juris Doctor (Honours), 2018

University of Victoria, Bachelor of Arts (Honours), 2014