Devon Campbell (he/him/his) is an associate in the Aboriginal Law Group at Cassels, where he is developing a broad Aboriginal law practice. A Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Devon brings practical experience from both Alberta and British Columbia to his legal practice.
Devon advises Indigenous governing bodies and industry proponents, including forestry companies and other natural resource clients. His work includes representing clients in disputes concerning Aboriginal title over private lands. He is also involved in the recognition of Aboriginal rights through both litigation and negotiation.
With a background in operational forestry, Devon offers clients support throughout project lifecycles – from concept to completion – while navigating environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder considerations. Devon also worked under in-house counsel at a water utility prior to joining Cassels, gaining firsthand insight into client priorities. Devon can bridge technical and legal perspectives, providing well-rounded guidance for clients involved in resource and development projects.
He earned his JD from Dalhousie University, where he received certificates in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law and Environmental Law. Devon was valedictorian of his graduating class and received an award for the highest standing in Constitutional Law subjects. While at Dalhousie, he was a Peer Educator for the Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq Initiative.
Devon also holds a Bachelor of Science in Forestry (Honours) from the University of British Columbia and a diploma in Sustainable Resource Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Devon completed both his summer and articling terms at Cassels prior to joining the firm as an associate.
