Michelle S. Jones
- Vancouver
- P: 604.631.9224
- F: 604.669.1620
- Salima Virani
- Legal Assistant
- P: 604.408.5370
Practices
Michelle joined Lawson Lundell as a summer student in 2006. After completing law school, Michelle spent a year clerking for the Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division in Ottawa. She rejoined the firm in 2008 to article, and upon completion of her articles joined the Regulatory group as an Associate.
Michelle advises private sector, public sector and government clients on aboriginal law and regulatory matters. She also advises clients on issues involving administrative law, particularly in respect of judicial reviews. Michelle has represented clients before the British Columbia Supreme Court and British Columbia Provincial Court and has also juniored on matters before the British Columbia Court of Appeal.
Professional Activities
- Canadian Bar Association, Member
- Law Society of British Columbia, Member
Bar Admissions
- British Columbia (2009)
- Northwest Territories (2011)
- Nunavut (2011)
Education
- University of Ottawa (BSocSc, Hons. 2004)
- University of Ottawa (LL.B., 2007)
Languages
- French
- German
Personal Interests
Michelle’s interests include federal politics and current events, travelling and languages.
- "The Crown's Duty to Consult Aboriginal Peoples: Towards an Understanding of the Source, Purpose and Limits of the Duty",Alberta Law Review,[pending](Fall 2011),Co-author with Chris W. Sanderson and Keith B. Bergner
- Regulatory Boards and Administrative Law Litigation Journal(August 2011),Co-author with Chris W. Sanderson
- (March 22, 2010)
- "Duty to Consult Case Law as it Continues to Evolve",10th Annual Aboriginal Law Conference, Insight Information, Toronto, ON(October 24-25, 2011),Co-speaker
- "Public and First Nation Consultation",Understanding Environmental Regulations Course, Educational Program Innovations Center (EPIC), Vancouver, BC(February 2 - 4, 2011)
