Terri-Lynn included in a nationally ranked list of recommended lawyers working in Indigenous law
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New report warns Canada’s oceans at risk without Indigenous-led ocean governance
Lawyers representing Indigenous Nations are sounding the alarm as threats to marine territories on the Pacific Northwest Coast intensify—from renewed federal moves that weaken the long‑standing oil tanker moratorium to proposed changes to British Columbia’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) following the Cowichan decision affirming Aboriginal Title to submerged lands.
A pipeline is just the beginning: More threats coming for Indigenous rights
When Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stood together last week to lay the groundwork for a new oil pipeline, they framed it as a bold step in Ottawa’s push to fast‑track infrastructure and major projects.
The profession's role in addressing the climate crisis
Lawyers in British Columbia are deciding whether they want climate change to be a part of their Law Society mandate. Until June 27, lawyers are voting on a resolution requiring the Law Society to take more proactive action against climate change.
Terri-Lynn speaks about Haida Law and SGaanaGway (Power)
An informative talk presented by presented by Gid7ahl-Gudsllaay Lalaxaaygans (Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson) at the Haida Gwaii Renewable Energy Symposium, March 11, 2023.
Terri-Lynn included in Business in Vancouver’s Top 500 Business leaders
BC500 features business leaders who have a notable impact on B.C.’s communities, industries and economy.
Terri-Lynn joins Canada Climate Law Initiative
Terri-Lynn has joined the Canada Climate Law Initiative as “Principal Co-Investigator”. The CCLI brings together knowledge, leading practice, and trusted insights to advise Canadian businesses and governments on how to respond to today’s urgent climate impacts through climate governance.”
Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson Appointed Queen’s Counsel
White Raven Law is proud to announce that Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson has been appointed Queen’s Counsel by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Attorney General of British Columbia.
2021 Canadian Law Award for Commercial Litigation Team of the Year
White Raven Law Corporation is recognized by the 2021 Canadian Law Awards for its involvement in Attorney General of British Columbia v. Attorney General of Canada in January 2020.
Terri-Lynn is featured on Raven’s Podcast “Raven (De)Briefs: A Podcast”
Terri-Lynn discusses “how she became the counsel for the Haida Nation- an expert in both Canadian common law AND in the indigenous laws of the Haida people.”
Warrior Lawyer Profile: Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson
Terri-Lynn is featured on the UBC Allard School of Law blog.
Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson Ranks #21 on Maclean’s 2021 “Power List”
Every year, Maclean’s, one of Canada’s oldest and most well-respected magazines, releases a list of 50 Canadians who are “breaking ground, leading the debate and shaping how we think and live”. This year, Terri-Lynn was honoured and ranked number 21 on this impressive list of Canadians.
Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson Wins 2020 Most Influential Lawyer
Terri-Lynn wins the award for Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in the category, Changemaker! Up against hundreds of qualified nominees, her work for the Haida Nation shone through as some of the most impactful and compelling in Canada.