Atty. Krista Nerland
Krista Nerland is a partner at OKT. Her practice focuses on litigation related to Aboriginal rights, Aboriginal title, and treaty rights; human rights and discrimination; and advancing Indigenous jurisdiction.
Profile Summary
About Krista Nerland at a glance
Krista Nerland is a government attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Law Society of Ontario (2015). Educated at University of Toronto (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Krista Nerland is a partner at OKT
- Her practice focuses on litigation related to Aboriginal rights, Aboriginal title, and treaty rights
- human rights and discrimination
- and advancing Indigenous jurisdiction
- Krista has particular expertise in appellate litigation and has appeared at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada
- Krista holds a J.D. with honours from the University of Toronto, where she received awards for academic excellence and highest standing in constitutional law, evidence, labour and employment, and business organizations
- Prior to joining OKT, she served as a law clerk to the Hon. Justice Rosalie Abella at the Supreme Court of Canada
- While in law school, Krista worked with the Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights and the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association on human rights abuses in the context of policing and corrections, particularly focusing on the effect of corrections policy on indigenous women
- Krista also volunteered with the Barbra Schlifer Clinic, assisting survivors of domestic violence, and with Pro-Bono Students Canada, providing services to unrepresented litigants in the Ontario Court of Justice
- She served as the Co-Chair of the Feminist Law Students Association and the Co-Editor in Chief of the Journal of Law and Equality
- Krista also holds a Masters of Arts (Political Science) from McGill University
- Before attending law school, she spent several years doing policy work with government and non-governmental organizations in the areas of indigenous rights, transitional justice, and security system reform
- Krista is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Law Society of the Northwest Territories and the Advocates Society
- She is an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, where she co-teaches a class on Rights and Reconciliation
Practice Areas Explained
Krista Nerland's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Krista Nerland handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Krista Nerland is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ontario →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Ontario attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Toronto or all attorneys in Ontario.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Krista Nerland
Where is Krista Nerland's law office located?
What practice areas does Krista Nerland handle?
How long has Krista Nerland practiced law?
Where did Krista Nerland go to law school?
How can I contact Krista Nerland for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Krista Nerland received?
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.