Bram is the principal and founder of BR Law. Bram has been providing legal, negotiation, and strategic advice to Indigenous governments and communities for over 20 years. 

Bram has extensive experience in designing and implementing multi-faceted advocacy strategies, assisting his clients in protecting their rights and realizing opportunities across various sectors. 

Bram provides advice on aboriginal rights and title matters and in advancing reconciliation through negotiations. 

He acts as negotiator and legal counsel for First Nations at advanced stages of the British Columbia Treaty Process and has provided legal and strategic advice to First Nations at all stages of treaty negotiations.  

Bram also acts as negotiator and legal counsel on title by agreement, self-government agreements and reconciliation negotiations with Canada and British Columbia.

Bram works with his clients on community engagement and building capacity to prepare for the transition out of the Indian Act and into self-government through treaty and self-government agreements.

Bram also negotiates the resolution of Specific Claims with the government of Canada, resulting in extensive settlements for his clients.

Bram’s work spans multiple sectors, including governance, land development, land and resource management, fisheries, forestry, mining, oil & gas, electricity transmission, clean energy and tourism. 

Bram also advises clients on the development of business structures, including advising economic development corporations on governance and business matters.

He often acts as general counsel, providing advice on a range of issues on a day-to-day basis.  

Bram brings a client-focused and problem-solving approach to the practice of law, based in effective communication and sound, efficient and practical legal and strategic advice. Passionate about his work and the relationships he has built with his clients, Bram strives for positive results and continued progress for the indigenous communities he is fortunate to work with.

When not with his wonderful clients, Bram is with his wonderful family, his wife and three children, shuttling between hockey rinks and dance studios.