Ethan is a
citizen of the Métis Nation and was born and raised in Saskatchewan. He is
currently based in Calgary and works with Indigenous governments and
communities in implementing their visions for self-determination. As an
Indigenous lawyer, he provides his
clients with reliable and strategic legal advice with respect
to the intersection of Indigenous, Aboriginal and corporate law. Ethan is
committed to building strong relationships with his clients and helping them
navigate complex and challenging legal issues.
Ethan is a
member of the firm’s Indigenous Practice Group. He is also a member of the
firm’s Corporate/Commercial and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups. His
practice focuses on advising Indigenous communities, governments and nations on
the exercise of their inherent jurisdiction and rights, the implementation of
modern-day treaties and self-government agreements and economic reconciliation
through meaningful consultation, accommodation and respect for Indigenous lands
and rights. He is a part of ongoing self-government and treaty negotiations
tables and works alongside his Indigenous clients to build their internal
governance structures and institutions, as well as address their economic and
infrastructure needs.
Ethan also maintains a broad corporate law practice and has
valuable experience with a range of corporate law matters, including mergers
and acquisitions and strategic reorganizations of private companies. He advises
on corporate financing transactions, such as private placement of securities
and convertible debt financings, and corporate governance initiatives,
including unanimous shareholder agreements, equity incentive plans and
succession planning.
