mackenzie curran

Legal Counsel

Mackenzie views the law and her skills as a tool for clients, to be used to support their goals and autonomy. Her previous legal experience has largely been in the non-profit sector, providing free legal services to community members who would not otherwise be able to afford a lawyer. In addition, she gained experience at a boutique law firm that specializes in work for Indigenous governments and organizations, including in the areas of governance, economic development, consultation, and Aboriginal and Treaty rights litigation. Mackenzie understands that creative and pragmatic legal strategy can shift outcomes for clients and has learned to prioritize clients’ goals and amplify clients’ voice.

Mackenzie is a dual US-Canadian citizen who was born in Austin, Texas, USA. While she lived throughout the US and Canada growing up, she is happy to call Victoria, BC her home base. Mackenzie received her undergraduate degree in political science from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. She then went on to complete her law degree with a co-operative distinction at the University of Victoria in 2019. During law school she volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada and the Victoria Women’s Transition House. After law school, she moved to Calgary, Alberta to article with a non-profit law firm, acting on behalf of marginalized community members. Upon the completion of her articles, Mackenzie returned to Victoria, BC. She was called to the Alberta bar in 2020 and was also called to the BC bar in 2020.

Outside of the office, Mackenzie spends most of her time out on the roads and trails running and hiking with her friends and dog.

Professional and Community Organizations

• Member, Law Society of Alberta