Education
B.A., University of Lethbridge, 2007
J.D., University of British Columbia, 2012
Professional Associations & Memberships
Member, Law Society of British Columbia
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Indigenous Bar Association
Community
Volunteer, YWCA Aboriginal Mentorship Program
Legal Counsel
Megan is passionate about working with Indigenous communities in an advocacy role and supporting them in advancing their goals and interests. Based in Rana Law’s Vancouver office, Megan’s practice focuses on governance, litigation, corporate and economic development, and environmental and regulatory matters. She delivers purposeful and strategic advice to clients.
Megan’s advocacy includes representing clients before the Provincial Court of British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, as well as federal and provincial regulatory tribunals. She works with Indigenous groups to navigate complex environmental regulatory proceedings and matters involving consultation and accommodation.
Megan provides support to First Nation governments on a wide range of governance and administrative matters taking a community-based approach to ensure that any structures, policies, and laws developed are practical and reflect Indigenous governance structures. Through her practice, Megan also provides legal advice on various aspects of economic development and business operations both on and off reserve.
Megan’s experience and expertise includes:
• Advising on the development of urban reserves for commercial and business purposes while reconciling jurisdiction under the federal First Nations Land Management Act.
• Advising on First Nations business activities including gas station and franchise agreements, and lease and rental agreements.
• Negotiating and drafting relationship agreements, community benefit agreements and consultation agreements with government and industry.
• Negotiation of a national precedent agreement for the remediation of contaminated reserve lands.
• Advising on proposed changes to environmental legislation, including the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act regulations and guidelines.
• Advising clients in post-Yahey negotiations with the BC provincial government to address the cumulative impacts of industrial development in Treaty 8 territory.
• Advising and drafting First Nation membership codes, election codes, financial administration laws, and property taxation and assessment laws.
• Litigation on behalf of First Nations, most recently Thecannie Koe First Nation v Fort Nelson First Nation, 2024 BCSC 541.
Megan is a member of the Champagne & Aishihik First Nation and belongs to the Wolf Clan.
