Jennifer Spencer
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
2600-595 Burrard St Three Bentall Ctr
PO Box 49314 Van Stn Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC V7X 1L3
T: 604.631.3398
F: 604.631.3309
E: jennifer.spencer@blakes.com
W: www.blakes.com

Jennifer Spencer is an associate at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, having summered and articled at the firm after earning her law degree from the University of Victoria (2002).  She practices corporate-commercial litigation acting on a broad range of commercial matters, including contract disputes, corporate governance matters and torts claims, especially product liability.  Jennifer also works extensively in aboriginal law, including consultation processes, strength of claim analysis, governance issues, and natural resource use for both aboriginal governments and industry.  Her practice sees her in all levels of court in British Columbia, the Federal Court, and various administrative tribunals, including the Coroner’s Court, from time to time.

Jennifer’s background focuses on social justice and she has a masters degree in law and politics.  Access to justice and pro bono initiatives are important to Jennifer:  she serves on both the Blakes national pro bono committee and with Pro Bono Law BC’s civil chambers duty counsel project.  Jennifer also advises several charitable organizations on corporate governance and risk management issues. 

Each spring, Jennifer is found coaching the UBC Law Faculty’s moot team at the national Kawaskimhon Moot in aboriginal law.  Throughout the year, she can be found at Advocates Club and chairing the CBA’s Aboriginal Law (Vancouver) Section.

As the Equality and Diversity Representative, Jennifer’s focus for the coming year is on the retention of women and minorities in the legal profession.  She is also passionate about the Aboriginal Law Students Scholarship Trust!