Our Team

rcedwards@ebjlaw.ca

Bob is one of the leading Employment and Labour law lawyers in northern Ontario, with extensive experience serving individuals, organizations and First Nations.

shawn@ebjlaw.ca

Shawn has spent his working life in support of Indigenous self-determination, governance and regaining Indigenous control over the lands and resources of the north. His legal practice is an extension of that work.

anais@ebjlaw.ca

Anais practices in the areas of governance, rights, employment, and policy, in support of self-determination for First Nations and Indigenous organizations. She is called to the Bar of Ontario and the Bar of the Northwest Territories.

suraj@ebjlaw.ca

Suraj is proud to to apply his passion for community building, employment issues, and litigation by working with First Nation governments and organizations across the Treaty 9, Treaty 3, and Robinson Superior Treaty territories. He has experience working on a variety of employment, human rights, environmental, and corporate law issues.

chris@ebjlaw.ca

Prior to joining our firm, Chris practiced in the areas of General Litigation, (including claims involving wrongful termination and constructive dismissal), Administrative Law, Human Resources, Labour and Employment, and Wills and Estates. Chris brings a broad range of knowledge in many different areas of law, which often intersect with the legal challenges facing our First Nations communities and clients.

mary@ebjlaw.ca

Mary is a graduate from the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University. During her time at Lakehead, Mary collaborated with her student community, worked in the Newcomer Legal Clinic, and volunteered locally. As a recipient of the Justice Abella Award, Mary was recognized as the law student who is most likely to positively influence equity and social justice in Canada or globally upon graduation.

zachary@ebjlaw.ca

Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Zachary Ross majored in History at Lakehead University and graduated in 2022. He is returning to Lakehead at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law in Fall 2024. Zach has worked in legal administrative positions since graduating.

abi@ebjlaw.ca

Abi is a student at Lakehead University currently studying Political Science and Women’s Studies. She joined EBJ Law in September of 2023.