Rachael Pattenden
Rachael is a member of the Kwakiutl First Nation on Northern Vancouver Island. She attended the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, where she also obtained her undergraduate degree in political science.
She began her legal work by volunteering with the Atira Women’s Resource Society and devoted her time in law school to providing pro bono legal services to Indigenous people, both at the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic and the BC First Nations Justice Council.
Rachael is dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices in the legal system and to continuing the work of decolonization and reconciliation.
Profile
Rachael joined Mandell Pinder LLP as an articling student in 2025 and continues her work with the firm as an Associate. Rachael was called to the bar in 2026.
J.D., University of British Columbia (2025)
B.A., Political Science, University of British Columbia (2022)
Member, Law Society of B.C.
Member, Indigenous Bar Association
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Practice Areas
- Administrative & Regulatory Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Appeals
- Corporate and Commercial Legal Services
- Finance & Borrowing
- Government-to-Government Relationships
- Indigenous Child & Family Services Lawyers
- Indigenous Governance & Law Development
- Indigenous Land & Natural Resources
- Inter-Tribal Relationships
- Litigation
- Real Estate & Development
- Specific Claims
- Trusts & Settlements
- UNDRIP Implementation & Legislative Reform