On December 18, 2025, Farris partner Kevin Smith presented alongside former BC Cabinet Minister, current Treaty Commissioner and author George Abbott at an event hosted by the BC Chamber of Commerce discussing the recent landmark decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada 2025 BCSC 1490. The session featured remarks by both panellists, followed by an in-depth Q&A session. Kevin’s public law practice includes constitutional, administrative and aboriginal law matters, among other aspects. Farris LLP is proud to act as legal advisor to the BC Chamber of Commerce.

Kevin has a broad public and civil litigation practice. He often acts in high-profile cases, in areas including constitutional, administrative and municipal law, class actions, civil forfeiture, corporate and commercial litigation, charities and not-for-profits, environmental law, data and privacy law, and estates litigation.