Mary Childs

Mary is general counsel of the Tsawwassen First Nation. In previous roles at Vancouver-based law firms, she advised purpose-driven organizations: charities, not-for-profits, cooperatives, social enterprises, and values-focused businesses. Mary has law degrees from UBC law school and Oxford University. Mary has contributed her time to several community groups including working with many of Pivot Legal Society’s social justice campaigns where she has been a volunteer since 2002.

Mary Childs

Mary Childs

Tsawwassen First Nation

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