Daryn R. Leas*

Associate Counsel

Daryn Leas is a co-chair of the Aboriginal Practice Group and focuses his practice on constitutional, environmental, employment and administrative law as they apply to issues affecting First Nations.

Mr. Leas has been legal counsel to several Yukon First Nations with respect to the negotiation and implementation of their land claim and self-government agreements. In addition, he has been involved in the settlement of specific claims, the development of community constitutions and the negotiation of resource transfer agreements. He has also been the chief legal counsel for the Council of Yukon First Nations.

Mr. Leas has represented First Nations during their treaty negotiations in the British Columbia Treaty Process and represented Aboriginal governments in the Northwest Territories with respect to constitutional development and land claim matters.

Mr. Leas is a member of the Tr'ondek Hwech'in First Nation.