Matt Austman
Matt is from Manitoba, Treaty 1 territory. His practice focuses on regulatory law, land and natural resource matters, and First Nations governance. Matt advises clients on navigating permitting and licensing processes, environmental assessments, and fishery-related matters; advocacy and legislative reform; drafting by-laws and policies; and negotiation of protocols and agreements. He also has experience assisting charitable and not-for-profit organizations.
Before becoming a lawyer, Matt earned degrees in political science and worked for a variety of not-for-profit and political organizations as an organizer and communications professional. His master’s research focused on the impacts of R v Gladue and sentencing reform on incarceration rates and Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Profile
Matt joined Mandell Pinder LLP as an articling student in 2023 and continues his work with the firm as an Associate. Matt was called to the bar in 2024.
J.D., University of Ottawa (2023)
M.A., Political Science, York University (2015)
B.A. (Hons)., Political Science, Human Rights & Global Studies, University of Winnipeg (2012)
Diploma in Genocide & Human Rights Studies, International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (2011)
Member, Law Society of B.C.
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Board Member, John Howard Society of Manitoba
Former Board Member and Vice-President, Functional Transit Winnipeg