Sandra Gogal

Recognized as a leading lawyer in Canada for Aboriginal and Environmental Law. Has worked both in-house and in the private sector on natural resource development projects across Canada. Provides strategic business and legal advice to clients in developing projects on treaty and Aboriginal claimed lands. Has negotiated several agreements with Aboriginal peoples to facilitate development, including impact and benefit agreements and commercial partnerships between industry and aboriginal peoples across North America, as well as several settlements with First Nations in excess of $100 million. Called to the bar in Ontario (2005) and Newfoundland (1992). Professional memberships include Law Society of Newfoundland; Law Society of Ontario; Canadian Bar Association; Past Chair, Canadian Bar Association, Aboriginal Law Section; Advisory Board, Counsel on Corporate Aboriginal Relations: Conference Board of Canada; Ontario Mining Association; Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada; Executive Member, Canadian Bar Association, Aboriginal and Environmental, Energy and Resource Law Section; Canadian Electricity Association.