Corey Shefman

Corey Shefman is a partner at OKT focusing on litigation and advocacy in court and at administrative tribunals.

Prior to joining OKT in December 2016, Corey practiced at a boutique Aboriginal litigation firm in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a focus on Aboriginal law and human rights law. He has litigated before judges across Canada, including in the courts of Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, the federal Courts, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Corey is called to the Bar in Manitoba, Ontario the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, and regularly acts for clients in all four jurisdictions. He has taught the practice of Aboriginal law at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law.

Corey grew up just north of Toronto. He received his BA from McGill University, an MA from Cardiff University in the UK and his LLB from the University of Manitoba. In his free time, Corey enjoys baking (you may have seen him on the first season of CBC's Great Canadian Baking Show), and reading and watching science fiction. 

Practice Areas

• Aboriginal rights litigation
• Civil litigation
• First Nation governance and lawmaking (including election laws)
• Duty to Consult and Accommodate
• Employment law
• Regulatory and environmental law, including:
  • Nuclear sector
  • Mining and mineral exploration
  • Hydroelectricity generation, transmission, and distribution