Kristy Pozniak

Kristy A. Pozniak*Partner*Law Corporation[email protected]604-988-5201Legal Assistant:Czarlina Alibasa-Mendoza[email protected] Kristy works exclusively for First Nation clients in the areas of governance, economic development, consultation and accommodation, treaty implementation and regulating processes. Her practice includes assisting First Nations with:Development, implementation and enforcement of law, bylaws, codes and policies, including financial administration laws, property tax laws, election codes, citizenship codes, land codes and housing policies;Development and implementation of corporate and governance structures for the pursuit of economic development opportunities;Negotiation of impact benefit agreements;Regulatory processes, including National Energy Board and CEAA hearings; andVarious other corporate commercial matters, including commercial leases, construction contracts, and land transfers.Kristy joined Ratcliff LLP in 2007 after having clerked at the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. Kristy works exclusively for First Nation clients in the areas of governance, economic development, consultation and accommodation, treaty implementation and regulating processes. Her practice includes assisting First Nations with: