Education
B.A., University of Calgary, 2005
B.A., (Hons.), University of Calgary, 2013
M.A., Carleton University, 2018
J.D., University of Ottawa, 2018
Professional Associations & Memberships
Member, Law Society of Alberta
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Legal Counsel
Tel: 403-455-3673
Fax: 403-452-9803
hollyann@ranalaw.com
Holly Ann has been with Rana Law since 2018, supporting First Nations at a variety of negotiation tables, including Specific Claims, Treaty Land Entitlement Claims and self-government negotiations. Her negotiation work includes project management, strategy development and the recruitment and oversight of technical experts and she regularly prepares presentations and speaking points for her clients to deliver at negotiation tables. She prepares community updates and leads community engagement processes to inform and seek input from membership.
Holly Ann has advocated for her clients with regional and local governments in the context of reserve creation and controversial land sales, developing strategy, preparing presentations and drafting correspondence. She supports First Nations in the federal Additions to Reserve process and in land protection initiatives. Holly Ann has also managed RFP processes for her clients and has provided legal advice on construction tenders for on-reserve developments.
Holly Ann loves spending her spare time in nature, particularly while hiking, camping, mountaineering and skiing. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in International Affairs and has studied and volunteered overseas.
