Welcome Max, Aaron, and Camilla to the Cochrane Saxberg team.
Today we are thrilled to announce the addition of two new partners and a litigation paralegal who are joining our firm, Maxime Faille, Aaron Christoff... Read More
Cochrane Saxberg have filed a Federal Court Class Action lawsuit to address the harms done to Indigenous nations.
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Court of Queen’s Bench Judge finds that Manitoba's actions and law prohibiting children in care from reclaiming $335 million of misappropriated benefits was unconstitutional.
A Seismic Legal Decision
$40B First Nations Child Welfare Agreement Announced by Legal Team
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Litigation, child protection, employment and labour, corporate and Indigenous advocacy firm.
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Cochrane Saxberg represents Indigenous Agencies, Authorities, and Chiefs in Court October 26 to 29, 2021 to recover $250 Million in benefits for Indigenous Children in Care misappropriated by Manitoba
Litigation and Indigenous law firm.
Cochrane Saxberg is a litigation, child protection, employment and labour, corporate and Indigenous advocacy law firm. We focus on providing superior services to our clients. Our firm culture is one of collegiality, respect and teamwork.
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At Cochrane Saxberg we aim to provide excellent, efficient and personable legal services to our clients. We create innovative solutions while upholding old-fashioned values. We strive to practise law with honesty, integrity, initiative, team work and without discrimination.
What's New!
Cochrane Saxberg is extremely proud of (former) counsel David Ireland’s recent appointment to the Bench as a Provincial Court Judge!
Cochrane Saxberg is extremely proud of (former) counsel David Ireland’s recent appointment to the Bench as a Provincial Court Judge! In 2016, Davy was appointed... Read More
Cochrane Saxberg have filed a Federal Court Class Action lawsuit against Canada to address the harms done to Indigenous nations.
Cochrane Saxberg and our legal team, which includes four other law firms from across the country specializing in class actions, Indigenous and child welfare law,... Read More
Cochrane Saxberg welcomes Tanin Refahi to the firm.
Cochrane Saxberg is pleased to welcome Tanin Refahi. Tanin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with a major in Economics and a minor in... Read More
Melissa Serbin has just been designated as a “Jurist of Robson Hall” in recognition of her outstanding and exceptional contributions to Robson Hall’s Faculty of Law program!
Melissa is a sessional instructor for Robson Hall’s “Intensive Criminal Law” course and the “Indigenous People and the Criminal Justice System” seminar. Throughout her career,... Read More
Statement from the Honourable Murray Sinclair on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022
Today we are reminded, without the advocacy and contributions of Survivors, September 30 would be just another day in the calendar. It is only because... Read More
Cochrane Saxberg is a litigation, child protection, employment and labour, corporate and Indigenous advocacy and Indigenous law firm that represents individual and institutional clients in complex, highly contested civil cases and transactional matters. Our lawyers have been and are involved in many of the most significant and topical litigation and business law matters across Manitoba.
Our clients often turn to us to resolve their most challenging legal problems. They do so because of our lawyer’s remarkable experience and depth of expertise. Lawyers at Cochrane Saxberg offer substantive knowledge that encompasses such diverse areas as complex civil and commercial litigation, indigenous law, administrative and regulatory law, child protection, insurance defence, arbitration and mediation, business law, construction law, debt collection, entertainment and media law, family law and pension law.
Meet Our Team
Tiffany Sjoblom
ParalegalBio: Tiffany joined the firm in August 2017. She has over 14 years of experience in the legal field with the majority of that time focused in the area of Child Protection Law. Tiffany primarily works with Greg Johnson (Partner). In her time away from work Tiffany enjoys spending time... Read Profile
Debbie Buors
AssociateDebbie is a Metis woman with family roots in St. Laurent, Manitoba. She is a proud member of the Manitoba Metis Federation. After graduating from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor’s degree in Law, 2003, Debbie joined the Crown’s office at Manitoba Prosecutions Service. During that time, she became... Read Profile
Megan Guillas
ParalegalBiography Megan is a Litigation Paralegal working mainly in the areas of Commercial and Civil Litigation, Labour and Employment, and Child Protection. She has a particular expertise in Child Abuse Registry proceedings. Megan graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2019. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology... Read Profile
Jaclyn Rind-Nkingi
ParalegalBio: Jaclyn is a corporate/commercial paralegal with Cochrane Saxberg who works with Brenda Johnston. She graduated from the Legal Administrative Assistant program at Red River Community College, with honours and has 15 years of legal experience. Before joining Cochrane Saxberg in 2018, Jaclyn worked in various areas of law including... Read Profile
Harold (Sonny) Cochrane, K.C.
PartnerBiography Mr. Cochrane was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1996. He is a Cree lawyer who grew up on Fisher River Cree Nation and has deep connections to the Indigenous community. He is the first Cree lawyer appointed Queen’s counsel in Manitoba. He is a founding member of Cochrane... Read Profile
Kris M. Saxberg
PartnerBiography Mr. Saxberg is one of the founding partners of Cochrane Saxberg Law. Prior to establishing Cochrane Saxberg Law, Mr. Saxberg was the managing partner at D’Arcy & Deacon LLP. He was called to the Bar in 1999. Prior to law, he worked in broadcasting at CKND-TV and CBC-TV and... Read Profile
Shameem Koshy
AssociateBiography Shameem graduated from University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Conflict Resolution Studies and went on to attend Law School at the University of Manitoba. She completed her articles at Legal Aid Manitoba and received her Call to the Bar in 2004. She then joined Legal... Read Profile
Tanin Refahi
AssociateTanin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with a major in Economics and a minor in Management from the University of Manitoba in 2015. She went on to study at Robson Hall Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, graduating in 2019. Prior to joining Cochrane Saxberg, Tanin... Read Profile
Samantha S.T. Wong
AssociateBiography Samantha Wong joined Cochrane Saxberg as an articling student when the firm was created on July 1, 2017. She is currently an associate with the firm. Prior to law school, Samantha completed several degrees in science and business, majoring in life sciences, supply chain and logistics, international business, and... Read Profile
Murray Sinclair
General CounselThe Honourable Murray Sinclair LLB MSC IPC The Honourable Murray Sinclair’s legal credentials are well known. What is less well known is that he is Anishinaabe and a member of the Peguis First Nation. He is a Fourth Degree Chief of the Midewiwin Society, a traditional healing and spiritual society... Read Profile
Aaron Christoff
PartnerBiography Aaron Christoff is an Indigenous law and litigation partner in Cochrane Saxberg LLP’s Vancouver office. Prior to joining Cochrane Saxberg, Aaron practised as part the Vancouver Indigenous law group of a major international law firm for several years. Aaron regularly advises and represents First Nation governments on matters of... Read Profile
Brianna M. Bogucki
AssociateBrianna practices primarily as a litigator in the area of child protection law. Brianna was called to the Manitoba Bar in 2018. She graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, joining Cochrane Saxberg as an articling student on July 1st, 2017. Prior to obtaining her law... Read Profile
Greg A. Johnson
PartnerBiography Greg focuses primarily in the area of Child Protection Law and Indigenous Law. Greg currently oversees a number of child protection agencies serving various regions within the Province of Manitoba. Mr. Johnson received his call to the Manitoba Bar in June of 2005. Mr. Johnson is a member of... Read Profile
Robyn Fraser
AssociateBiography Robyn graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, joining Cochrane Saxberg as an articling student in 2018 and was called to the bar in 2019. She practices primarily in the area of Indigenous law. Robyn provides legal advice, guidance and support to First Nation and Métis... Read Profile
Raven-Dominique Gobeil
AssociateBiography Raven-Dominique is a Queer, Anishinaabe-Kwe and Métis woman. She is a member of Poplar River First Nation and has Métis roots in southeastern Manitoba. Raven-Dominique was called to the Bar on June 10, 2020. She articled at the Child Protection Law Office of Legal Aid Manitoba. During this time,... Read Profile
Melissa Serbin
AssociateBiography Melissa has extensive litigation experience. Her practice includes civil, criminal and regulatory litigation, child protection, Indigenous law and appellate advocacy. Melissa received her call to the Manitoba bar in 2009. Prior to joining Cochrane Saxberg, she worked as a Crown Attorney with the Manitoba Prosecution Service for over 12... Read Profile
Shawn C. Scarcello
PartnerBiography Shawn Scarcello practices in the areas of Indigenous Law, Constitutional matters and Charter Claims, Civil and Commercial Litigation, and Child Protection representing clients on a variety of matters, including the following: Class Actions (Plaintiffs) Human Rights Indigenous Law Constitutional Law Shareholder Disputes Oppression Remedy Proceedings Child Protection Proceedings and... Read Profile
Emma Phillips
ParalegalBio: Emma graduated from the University of Manitoba in June 2018. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with a minor in Family Social Sciences. In July 2018, Emma joined the firm as a Legal Assistant, working in the area of Child Protection Law. She is now a Child... Read Profile
Josh Micflikier
AssociateOn June 16, 2022 Josh Micflikier was Called to the Bar and will be continuing at the Firm as an Associate. Josh joined Cochrane Saxberg as an articling student on June 7, 2021, following his graduation from the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba. Prior to attending law... Read Profile
Katherine Olson
AssociateBiography Katie is an Associate at Cochrane Saxberg, practicing primarily in the areas of Labour and Employment, Civil Litigation and Indigenous law. Katie’s provides legal advice to federally and provincially regulated Employers and Unions on a variety of matters, including discipline and terminations, workplace safety and health matters, workplace policies,... Read Profile
Danielle Morrison
AssociateDanielle H. Morrison, a proud Treaty 3 member of the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, practices in the areas of Indigenous law, Child Protection and Litigation. She received her call in July 2020. Prior to law school, Danielle developed a long-standing career in program delivery, policy review and advocacy with various Indigenous-led... Read Profile
Luke R. Bernas
AssociateBiography Luke has extensive experience in litigation and advocacy work, focusing primarily on child protection, labour and employment and civil and commercial litigation. Luke has appeared at all levels of court in Manitoba as well as the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, The Canadian Industrial Relations Board and the License Suspension... Read Profile
Kate Wagar
AssociateBiography Kate practices primarily in the area of child protection law. Kate graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba in 2020. During her time at law school, she was a facilitator for Manitoba W.I.S.E. (Working in Support of Equality), and a member of the Feminist Legal... Read Profile
Matt Rakar
Articling StudentMatt joined Cochrane Saxberg as an articling student in June 2023, following his graduation from the University of Manitoba’s Robson Hall Faculty of Law. Prior to law school, in 2020 Matt completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of Manitoba with a major in Biology and minor in Psychology. ... Read Profile
Camilla Arrica
ParalegalBio: Camilla graduated from Capilano University in 2010 where she obtained her Paralegal Diploma. Camilla is a Senior Litigation Paralegal. She works mainly in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law and civil litigation. She is knowledgeable of the requirements and court rules for many jurisdictions of court across Canada including British Columbia,... Read Profile
Stacey Soldier
AssociateBiography Stacey graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba in 2007 and received her Call to the Bar in 2008. She has extensive litigation experience and has represented people charged with offenses under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Youth Criminal Justice Act and has... Read Profile
Alyssa Cloutier
AssociateBiography Alyssa was called to the bar on May 26, 2021. She practices primarily in the areas of Family Law, Civil Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Alyssa joined Cochrane Saxberg as an articling student on June 8, 2020, following her graduation from the Faculty of Law at the University... Read Profile
Jodi Plenert
Articling StudentJodi joined Cochrane Saxberg as an articling student in June 2023 following her graduation from the University of Manitoba’s Robson Hall Faculty of Law. Prior to law school, Jodi Plenert obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Canadian Mennonite University. During law school, Jodi participated in advocacy-focused activities including the Gale... Read Profile
Jenna Goderis
AssociateJenna joined Cochrane Saxberg as an articling student in June 2022 following her graduation from the University of Manitoba’s Robson Hall Faculty of Law. Prior to law school, Jenna graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies. Jenna is now an Associate with Cochrane Saxberg. During... Read Profile
Michael Merner
AssociateMichael is an associate lawyer at Cochrane Saxberg LLP. His practice is concentrated primarily in the areas of labour and employment law, civil litigation, and Indigenous law. Michael provides advice to clients on a variety of matters, including discipline and terminations, workplace safety and health matters, workplace policies, employment contracts,... Read Profile
Brenda A. Johnston
PartnerBiography Ms. Johnston, a member of the Peguis First Nation, practices in the areas of Indigenous law and Business law. She received her call to the Manitoba Bar in 1996. Throughout Ms. Johnston’s practice, she has provided full comprehensive legal services to Indigenous individuals, First Nation Bands, First Nation political... Read Profile
Jennifer Guiboche
AssociateBiography Jennifer graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba in 2010 and received her Call to the Bar in 2011. She has acted as legal counsel to various child welfare agencies in Manitoba throughout her years of practice and acted for claimants in the Indian Residential... Read Profile
Season Roulette
AssociateBiography Season practices in the area of first nation governance, labour and employment law, child protection and indigenous law. She regularly provides legal advice, guidance and support to First Nation governments, organizations, agencies and boards on a wide variety of legal matters. Season has appeared at all levels of court... Read Profile
Max Faille
PartnerBiography Max Faille is a partner in the Vancouver office of Cochrane Saxberg LLP, where he practises Indigenous law and constitutional litigation. Prior to joining Cochrane Saxberg LLP, Max practiced Indigenous and constitutional law in Ottawa and Vancouver at a major Canadian law firm for 25 years, where he acted... Read Profile
Our Expertise
Shawn practices in the areas of Civil and Commercial Litigation, Indigenous Law and Child Protection representing clients on a variety of matters, including the following; insurance matters including first and third party claims as well as coverage disputes, construction litigation, product liability, personal injury claims, shareholder disputes, debt collection, child protection proceedings and related matters, and estate litigation.
Shawn Scarcello
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A member of the Fisher River Cree Nation, Mr. Cochrane practices in the areas of Indigenous Law, Business Law and Child Protection Law. Mr. Cochrane provides full comprehensive legal services to a number of First Nation Bands, First Nation Settlement Trusts, First Nation political organizations and Indigenous Child Protection Agencies.
Harold (Sonny) Cochrane, K.C.
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Mr. Saxberg is a partner with the firm, practicing in the areas of labour and employment law, indigenous law, child protection law, insurance Law, complex commercial litigation, pension law, utility regulation, and entertainment/music law. He was called to the Bar in 1999. Mr. Saxberg and Brian J. Meronek, Q.C. conducted a four month pension trial in which their clients won a judgment valued at $140 million against MTS.
Kris Saxberg
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Ms. Johnston, a member of the Peguis First Nation, practices in the areas of Indigenous law, Business law and Indigenous Child Protection law. She received her call to the Manitoba Bar in 1996. Throughout Ms. Johnston’s practice, she has provided full comprehensive legal services to Indigenous individuals, First Nation Bands, First Nation political organizations and more recently, to Indigenous Child Protection Agencies in Northern Manitoba.
Brenda Johnston
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Greg focuses primarily in the area of Child Protection Law and Indigenous Law. Greg currently oversees a number of child protection agencies serving various regions within the Province of Manitoba. Mr. Johnson received his call to the Manitoba Bar in June of 2005. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Fisher River Cree Nation and is a partner at Cochrane Saxberg LLP.
Greg Johnson
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