Christopher Devlin

Christopher Devlin is a legal professional specializing in Aboriginal law, currently serving as a Partner at Sequoia Legal LLP since January 2024. Prior to this role, Christopher was the Founding Director at Devlin Gailus Watson from January 2005 to January 2024, where the team assisted Indigenous communities in asserting their Aboriginal rights and title. A notable case during this time was the Treaty 8 Decision, in which Christopher represented multiple First Nations, successfully challenging the British Columbia government's boundary claims in the BC Supreme Court. Christopher's legal career began as an Associate at Woodward & Company from January 1999 to December 2004, focusing on a varied Aboriginal law practice. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Victoria.