ABOUT
Michelle Casavant, KC

I am a lawyer, mediator, investigator, and facilitator with a relational, trauma informed approach to helping people navigate complexity with care and clarity.

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I was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 2010, and my work is shaped by formal training in fine arts, education, law, and dispute resolution, as well as nearly two decades of experience in Aboriginal law, governance, and public decision‑making. 

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For many years, I practised extensively in Aboriginal law, supporting First Nations, institutions, and individuals through governance, land and resource matters, hearings, negotiations, and tribunal proceedings. Alongside this work, I have supported young families and low‑barrier clients with wills and estate planning for over 15 years, approaching this work as an act of care, practical, accessible, and grounded in people’s real lives and relationships.  I have also served as a statutory decision‑maker and Board member with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, contributing to work addressing Indigenous‑specific racism in health care and supporting fair, transparent investigative processes.

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Today, I've refined my practice to focus on mediation, circle processes, conflict coaching, investigations, and wills and estate planning. I completed advanced training in mediation through the Justice Institute of British Columbia in 2021 and am an Associate Roster member of Mediate BC. Clients often describe my presence as calm and grounded.

 

I work slowly and intentionally, creating trauma‑responsive and culturally safe spaces where people can speak openly, be heard, and move forward with clarity.

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I offer a human‑scale practice rooted in relationship, trust, and care, whether supporting families with planning for the future, facilitating difficult conversations, or guiding people through conflict and decision‑making with integrity and respect.