Biech Law provides high-leverage legal representation and advice for Indigenous communities, organizations, individuals, and their allies in pursuit of justice and self-determination for Indigenous peoples.
Biech Law’s dedicated and focused practice is based on strong and long-lasting relationships with Indigenous peoples and their allies, including:
- Indigenous governments
- Indigenous organizations and businesses
- Indigenous individuals
- Allies of Indigenous peoples (including environmental and non-governmental organizations)
Biech Law has expertise in several areas of law which are critical to advancing Indigenous peoples’ interests, including the following:
Aboriginal and Treaty Rights
Asserting and defending Indigenous peoples’ inherent rights and jurisdiction
Indigenous Governance
Supporting the growth of Indigenous jurisdiction and the exercise of Indigenous laws and legal orders
Public and Constitutional Law
Demanding fairness, accountability, and responsible democracy from all levels of government
Environmental Law
Protecting Indigenous peoples’ deep relationship with lands, waters, and species
Administrative Law
Holding governments and regulators to account for their decision-making
International Law
Taking a global approach and accessing international legal tools such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration
Building strong, healthy partnerships and resolving conflicts outside of the courts when appropriate
Biech Law’s diverse practice includes many types of legal work tailored to Indigenous peoples’ unique needs, including for example:
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents in support of clients’ fundamental legal needs
- Identifying and answering discrete legal questions to assist in forward-thinking governance and decision-making
- Developing larger-scale legal strategies and risk assessments to support strategic planning
- Vigourously advancing Indigenous peoples’ interests in negotiations, alternative dispute resolutions, and civil litigation settings
- Facilitating targeted interventions and strategic litigation partnerships on critical legal issues affecting Indigenous peoples’ interests
- Assisting clients in bringing their Indigenous laws into practice so they can drive the cutting edge of societal healing in uncertain times