ABOUT NAOMI
Welcome.
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Naomi has a broad public law practice with a focus on Indigenous law, administrative law (regulatory law), environmental, energy and mining law, criminal law and corporate law. With an international reach, people say Naomi’s work is transformative. She has extensive experience in advising a range of entities and governments on privacy issues, Indigenous rights and governance issues. She is highly sought after for her simple yet impactful solutions, advising entities such as international human rights organizations and the federal government. She offers direct and candid legal services to everyday individuals, professionals, governments and other entities. She serves clients in both Ontario and Alberta, and she regularly receives inquiries across Canada. She operates a primarily digital practice that helps keep pricing competitive while remaining above the technology curve. Naomi is frequently invited by the media to comment on pressing issues and issues of national importance or public interest, ranging from regulatory work to human rights commentary.
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Prior to opening her own practice, Naomi summered, articled and worked as legal counsel at Hydro One, Ontario's largest electricity distribution and transmission provider. Working primarily on First Nations files, real estate files, and corporate law files, Naomi provided legal support to Hydro One's attempted acquisition of a US electricity and natural gas company valued at $6.7 billion and to Hydro One's $1.6 billion offering under its medium term note program. Naomi also assisted with negotiations for transmission and distribution permits required under the Indian Act for their assets on First Nations land throughout Ontario.
With nearly a decade of consultation experience on national and international projects, Naomi’s clients benefit from her diverse skillset and collaborative practices. She is also a Certified Aboriginal Business by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Navigate legal issues with integrity. Contact Naomi today.
LAWYER & NOTARY PUBLIC
Naomi is based out of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and serves the Algoma District. Naomi regularly receives inquiries for Alberta. Please contact Naomi directly for Alberta inquiries.
Naomi offers legal services in the following areas:
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Public Law
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Indigenous Law
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Administrative Law
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Corporate Law
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Criminal Law including Legal Aid matters
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Aboriginal Law (duty to consult and accommodate)
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Litigation (civil / criminal / administrative / regulatory)
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Professional Regulation including advising on good character issues
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Workplace Investigations including conducting and advising on investigations
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Alternative Dispute Resolutions including negotiation and mediations
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Naomi is available to facilitate important conversations for your organization or institution. She is also a notary and can assist with notarization.
Contact Naomi to learn how she can help you.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Law Society of Alberta, 2020
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Law Society of Ontario, 2018
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Juris Doctor, University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law, 2017, graduated with two specializations, public law and dispute resolution & professional responsibility, and on the Dean’s honour list
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BA (honours) with a specialization in Criminology, University of Western Ontario, graduated on the Dean’s honour list
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Certified Aboriginal Business by Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
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Criminal Lawyers Association
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Algoma District Law Association
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Manitoulin Law Association
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Ontario Bar Association’s and Canadian Bar Association’s Aboriginal Law section executive member
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Ontario Bar Association’s Environmental Law section executive member
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Sault Ste Marie's Chamber of Commerce member and young professional executive member
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Realize (HIV rehabilitation and advocacy) board member
VALUES
Naomi has four values that guide her work:
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Be present: Naomi understands that the value in legal services extends beyond the billable hour. She adopts a client-centred approach in all aspects of her services, and she is committed to delivering legal services with intangible value. She cares about all clients.
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Deliver principled legal services: Naomi aims to ensure any client engagement is right for all parties, both lawyer and client. Naomi is proud of her ability to provide legal services, but she is not for everyone. She is also happy to refer you to someone if you choose not to retain her services.
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Undertake careful pursuits: Naomi is committed to providing sound and reasonable legal advice that is flexible to her clients’ needs. She also ensures her legal services remain flexible and are delivered in a responsible and discreet manner. She takes her professional responsibilities seriously.
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Transform experiences: Naomi understands that not everyone’s interaction with justice and law is a pleasant experience. She aims to ensure that her legal services are positive and delivered with integrity. She respects people’s experiences and she understands her professional responsibility to do the right thing in all instances.
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Naomi adopts a trauma-informed approach to her services, from first communication to the final product.
Contact Naomi to learn more about her values and approach.
Be present.
Deliver principled legal services.
Undertake careful pursuits.
Transform experiences.
FEES
Naomi believes clients should have flexible options and services. She offers hourly rates or flat fees. Some arrangements may be eligible for tax exemption. Naomi is based out of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and serves the Algoma District. She regularly receives inquiries from Alberta. Contact Naomi directly for Alberta inquiries.
CONTACT
Naomi would be happy to chat with you in the next 24 hours about your matter. Please provide all information requested. Please do not provide any confidential facts or information in your initial contact until Naomi has confirmed she can assist you. No lawyer-client relationship is formed by submitting your information. You may email Naomi directly at me@meetnaomi.com if you do not want to use this form but you must submit the same information. You can also call her directly at 705-230-0712. Naomi is based out of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and serves the Algoma District. For Alberta inquiries, please call her directly at 587-430-1400.
