Nicki Hamid She/Her/Hers

Nicki Hamid is a Research Lawyer at JFK Law’s Toronto office. Her practice focuses on Indigenous law, governance and Nation-building, with particular experience supporting First Nations in advancing self-determination, developing and implementing Indigenous laws, and navigating complex negotiations with Crown governments and other stakeholders.

Since joining JFK Law in 2023, Nicki has worked on matters involving Indigenous child and family well-being, Aboriginal and Treaty rights, treaty implementation, governance, and Indigenous legal orders. She has supported the development and drafting of Indigenous laws, governance and implementation materials, negotiation frameworks, briefing materials, community engagement reports, and other client-facing legal resources. Her work also includes legal research and analysis, preparation of research memoranda and briefing notes, litigation and trial-document support, and assisting with pleadings, briefs and other legal drafting.

Nicki also brings experience in legal project management and the development of practical tools and workflows to support complex legal matters, knowledge management and the efficient delivery of legal services.

Before joining JFK Law, Nicki completed her articles at a high-volume criminal defence practice, where she appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice, conducted research on Charter applications and sentencing, reviewed Crown disclosure, and drafted Charter application materials. Earlier in her career, she also gained experience in corporate and commercial law, real estate and immigration matters.

Nicki was called to the Ontario Bar in June 2026 and earned her LL.B. from the University of Leicester. While studying law, she volunteered as a researcher with Lawyers Without Borders and took part in the 2018 Rule of Law Innovation Challenge at King’s College London. During this event, she presented on topics such as human trafficking and access to justice.