Rachel articled with the United Steelworkers of America and was called to the Ontario bar in 1993. She obtained her Masters of Law from Queen’s University, and obtained her Doctorate of Law from the University of Toronto in 2001. Rachel has been an associate professor at the Sociology Department at Lakehead University, and is currently associate professor in Legal Studies in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.

Rachel conducts special projects for the firm, focused on research, drafting, and policy analysis.

Rachel has published articles dealing with the ethics of reproductive technology, and assisted in the development of Fiduciary Duties in Canada. Her most recent publications can be found in the McGill Journal of Sustainable Development and Law (link), the Canadian Review of Sociology, the Indigenous Law Journal (link), and the Canadian Journal of Midwifery Research and Practice. She is also researching legal registration of genetic parenthood, the role of law in conflicts between mining companies and First Nations and teaching for reconciliation.

Rachel supports Lisa’s quest for pie, and encourages her husband at every opportunity to bake his delicious pies.

Ruben maintains a busy and fulfilling administrative, environmental, human rights, and Aboriginal law practice.  He went to law school to try to “do something good” in the world.  With his current practice, he can do that.

Ruben has worked with Indigenous clients to prepare evidence for regulatory proceedings, human rights tribunals, and court. He has extensive experience drafting submissions to tribunals and courts. He regularly advises both First Nations clients and professional regulators on issues ranging from employment matters and contracts to bylaw enforcement. He has ongoing work on human rights files for Indigenous people who have faced systemic racism in accessing publicly-available goods and services. He has appeared at all levels of BC court. He acted for Heiltsuk Nation at the Ontario Court of Appeal, intervening on the issue of aboriginal title to submerged lands. More recently he successfully defended a judicial review of band council resolutions in Federal Court, including on the basis that the Court did not have jurisdiction over pure expressions of Indigenous laws that have not been incorporated in Canadian law. He is part of the legal team that challenged the constitutionality of the mineral tenure regime under BC’s Mineral Tenure Act on behalf of Gitxaala Nation, which is also the first case to have considered the legal effect of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Outside of work, Ruben is a member of the CBA – Environmental Law Section, and sits on the board of the non-profit Action Committee of People With Disabilities. When he is not working or volunteering, Ruben likes to cycle around Vancouver or, if feeling ambitious, beyond Vancouver, and he enjoys eating popcorn while watching esoteric movies, preferably with his cat near or on him.

Sabrina grew up in Toronto and moved to BC to attend law school at the University of Victoria. After graduation, she worked as a legislative analyst for the BC government before articling at a generalist litigation firm in Richmond. After her call to the Bar in 2021, she joined Ng Ariss Fong, Lawyers and currently practices in professional regulation. Sabrina has assisted clients in matters of registration, inquiry, and review, as well as policy development. She has also appeared on matters before the BC Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

Outside the office, Sabrina is a homebody who enjoys baking, board games, and spending lazy afternoons with her two cats. She is always up for a food adventure, and can usually be found in the audience of whichever musical is in town.

At Ng Ariss Fong, Rachel’s practice includes a focus on administrative and professional regulatory law. Rachel works with regulators, investigators, and committees, including registration and discipline hearing panels. She also assists regulatory bodies with governance matters, as well as representing regulators in court actions, judicial reviews, and appeals. Rachel also has a special interest in privacy law.

Rachel graduated with a law degree from the University College Dublin. In Ireland, she completed her FE-1 examinations with the Law Society of Ireland, and on moving to Vancouver, worked in-house with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.

When not working, Rachel enjoys travelling and spending time outdoors skiing, hiking, and running.

Amanda began her career in the natural sciences, earning an undergraduate degree in Biology from Western University. She then worked with an environmental research organization, where she produced reports on wildlife and contaminant health indicators for freshwater systems. Her experiences in this field exposed her to a range of environmental injustices affecting both communities and individuals, sparking her interest in law. Amanda later pursued her legal studies at Queen’s University, where she focused on environmental, Aboriginal, and Indigenous law. Throughout law school, she continued to engage in research on climate change and environmental justice and also participated in pro bono work to support Indigenous youth access to welfare resources.

Originally from Ontario, Amanda has also lived in Whistler and Vancouver, where she developed a deep appreciation for the West Coast. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing and hiking, embracing the natural beauty of this area.

Victor attended law school at the University of Victoria with two other members of Ng Ariss Fong — he participated in the Law Centre clinical program with Ruben Tillman where he discovered just how “esoteric” Ruben’s favourite films are, and with Sabrina, thoroughly explored Victoria’s burgeoning food scene and discovered a love of indoor rock-climbing in spite of his crippling acrophobia.

Prior to joining Ng Ariss Fong, Victor articled and worked as an associate lawyer at a boutique litigation firm in Downtown Vancouver where he practiced in a wide variety of law ranging from personal injury and commercial disputes, to human rights and refugee law (and everything in between). He regularly appeared before chambers at the BC Supreme Court and conducted a full trial and summary trial as sole counsel. He has also appeared before various administrative tribunals such as the Refugee Protection Division and the Residential Tenancy Branch. Since joining Ng Ariss Fong, Victor’s practice focus has been on Indigenous law and professional regulatory enforcement.

Outside of work, Victor serves on the executive team of the CBABC’s General, Solo and Small Firm section. Like many members of Ng Ariss Fong, Victor also loves food and irritates his colleagues by the fact that he does not seem to gain weight after consuming food. Victor’s other love is pottery and he longs for the day when he can create food-shaped pottery, but for now, he settles for cups, plates, and bowls.

Stephanie has worked in the area of aboriginal law and indigenous government since receiving her JD and articling a national firm in 2001.  She is called to the bar in BC and in Yukon.

Stephanie has worked both on the litigation and the transactional side of aboriginal law.  Her practice concentrates on advancing aboriginal title and rights in complex litigation and through agreements, and is often research focused.  Stephanie is keen on assisting indigenous governments to enact legislation and to maintain governance systems that meet the needs of the community.   She has a particular interest in empowering indigenous self-government, especially in the area of child and family services.

Stephanie’s primary aim is to advocate for and to enable indigenous decision-making within the Canadian legal context.  Having worked for over ten years as law clerk and In House Legal Counsel for a modern treaty nation in northern BC, Stephanie is particularly sensitive to the needs and constraints of governing in indigenous communities and to the importance of listening, learning and adapting to the specific cultural contexts of indigenous law.

Stephanie calls both Vancouver and Prince Rupert home.  Before going to law school, Stephanie studied and worked in the humanities.  When she is not out with her son or wandering with her dog, she is usually reading.  She is always hoping that someone will ask her to draft pleadings in terza rima, but so far no one has.

Ana had aspired to a meaningful career from an early age and chose to commence a career through life experiences first. Her journey was profoundly shaped by the outbreak of war in her homeland, Croatia, in 1992.

After the war, Ana worked as a legal translator and interpreter at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. She moved to Canada in 2003, joined Sierra Club BC, and campaigned to save the Peace River from the Site C dam, supporting West Moberly First Nations. Later, Ana became Fundraising Director for RAVEN, raising funds for Indigenous legal actions to protect rights and lands.

After five decades, Ana graduated from UVIC law school in 2025 and is now articling at Ng Ariss Fong, who are pleased to welcome her.

Ana spends her free time gardening, practicing Tai Chi, or hiking in the Similkameen grasslands with her husband Tom.

A proud member of Heiltsuk Nation, I grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, and have also lived in Washington State and Nevada. I later returned to the Vancouver area to pursue my undergraduate studies in Criminology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. During my degree, I volunteered with non-profit organizations that focused on supporting at-risk minority youth.

After completing my undergraduate degree, I began studying at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia with a goal to develop a legal career practicing aboriginal and indigenous law to advance reconciliation.

Outside of studying, I enjoy reading a wide range of genres and spending time with my two cats.

Samantha grew up in Quesnel B.C., and is Ojibway First Nations from the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation in Manitoba. She earned her Juris Doctor from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. During law school, Samantha gained experience through the Criminal Law Clinic and the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program and held leadership roles with the Indigenous Law Students Association. Prior to joining Ng Ariss Fong, she articled with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, where she worked on matters related to professional regulation, administrative law, and health law.

Outside of work, Samantha enjoys completing puzzles, painting, travelling, and spending time with her cats.