Rolando Aguilera is an articling student at OKT. He received his J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School, holds a Master of Arts from the University of Western Ontario, and a Bachelor of Art from the University of Guelph.
Rolando undertook clinical legal studies in the Intensive Program in Aboriginal Lands, Resources and Government assisting with the implementation of the Maa-nulth Final Agreement signed between Canada, British Columbia and five Maa-nulth First Nations.
As a summer student he investigated and summarized allegations of violations of indigenous people’s rights for use by the office of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous people. He also assisted counsel with research for an indigenous land claim by the Maya people of southern Belize.
During law school he wrote several research papers on legal issues arising under section 35 of the Constitution and under the Indian Act including oral history evidence, taxation, and band membership issues. He also co-authored an article “Goldcorp and Hudbay Minerals in Guatemala” with professor Shin Imai along with other law students outlining legislative developments in Guatemala and Canada pertaining to extractive industries and the rights of indigenous peoples.
Rolando is a supporter of and committed to access to justice initiatives having volunteered with Pro-Bono Students of Canada, the Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples, and the Community & Legal Aid Services Program at Osgoode.
He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
