Holly Ann Penny

Legal Counsel

Tel: 403-455-3673
Fax: 403-452-9803
hollyann@ranalaw.com

Holly Ann has been a member of the Rana Law team since 2018. A significant part of her practice is negotiations, including Specific Claims, Treaty Land Entitlement Claims and self-government negotiations. Holly Ann excels in project management, offering strategic advice and aiding in the recruitment of technical experts. Her community work includes preparing updates for membership and facilitating community engagement processes to inform and gather input from members.

Holly Ann has also advocated for clients with regional and local governments, particularly in the context of reserve creation and contentious land sales. She has developed strategies, prepared presentations, and drafted correspondence to support these efforts. Additionally, Holly Ann provides support for First Nations in the federal Additions to Reserve process and other land-related initiatives, including the protection of tangible Indigenous cultural heritage, such as artifacts. She has also supported clients at the Canada Energy Regulator and before the Specific Claims Tribunal.

Holly Ann has provided legal advice on construction tenders and contracts for on-reserve development, including for water treatment, education and commercial development. Her experience extends to governance issues, where she has provided legal advice on housing matters, by-laws, membership and election codes. She has also contributed to the development of trust agreements for the management of settlement funds and has worked on the implementation of claim settlements.

Holly Ann’s academic background includes a Master of Arts degree in  international Affairs, reflecting her dedication to continuous learning and global perspectives. She has also studied and volunteered overseas.