Kate Kempton is a partner with OKT. She practices Aboriginal rights and environmental law, representing First Nations in negotiations and civil litigation. She works with and advises Aboriginal clients in reassertion of inherent sovereignty, inherent governance and international law. Kate has successfully litigated defences against harvesting charges, constitutional challenges to legislation, injunctions to prevent unilateral third-party development, tort and treaty claims.
Kate’s environmental law practice includes environmental assessment, litigation, administrative law, and legal advice for management of environmental non-profits. Kate is also developing a broader human rights practice with a focus on Charter, international law and expanding tort remedies. She has also practiced criminal defence work.
Kate was selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2009 and in The Best Lawyers in America 2008 in the field of Aboriginal Law (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Kate is a member of the Ontario bar.
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