Welcoming our articling students
We are proud to invest in the next generation of legal professionals. This year, we welcome four articling students whose individual journeys reflect resilience, leadership, and dedication to serving their communities. Each student brings unique experiences and perspectives that will strengthen our practice and our commitment to advancing justice.
Zackery Anderson
Zackery Anderson, a proud Treaty 5 member of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, joins us as an articling student after completing his Juris Doctor at the University of Manitoba. Zackery has been deeply engaged in Indigenous law and governance, serving as Vice-President of Finance for the National Indigenous Law Students’ Association. With a background in Indigenous Studies and legal training that bridges community knowledge and institutional frameworks, Zackery is eager to continue supporting First Nations and Indigenous governance matters. He will receive his call to the Bar in 2026.
Reilly Geroux-Dunne
Reilly Geroux-Dunne, from Shawanaga First Nation in Northern Ontario, returns to our firm after completing a summer term in Vancouver. A graduate of the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, Reilly brings a strong focus on business law and Indigenous governance. During law school, she was active in outreach programs that introduced high school students to legal education and also worked in the Indigenous Legal Studies department. Reilly’s academic foundation is complemented by her Bachelor of Arts from McGill University, where she majored in Political Science and minored in Indigenous Studies.
Lindsay LeBlanc
Lindsay LeBlanc, a member of the Manitoba Métis Federation (Red River Métis), has built a career rooted in advocacy and community service. Before attending law school, Lindsay worked as a legal assistant and paralegal at Legal Aid Manitoba for eight years, specializing in Child Protection, Family, and Criminal Law. She later earned both a Juris Doctor and Juris Indigenarum Doctor (JID) from the University of Victoria, with her research centred on Indigenous legal frameworks. Lindsay has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Chief Michael A. Underwood Memorial Scholarship and the OKT Indigenous Law Scholar Award. Her expertise lies in drafting Indigenous laws and uncovering solutions where Indigenous peoples have historically been over-represented in the legal system.
Heather Peterson
Heather Peterson, a Winnipegger with deep community ties, brings an interdisciplinary background to her legal training. She holds degrees in social work and political science, as well as a certificate in public policy and administration. Heather completed her Juris Doctor at the University of Manitoba, earning several academic awards in family law, negotiations, and Indigenous legal methods. Her previous work in community health and child protection fuels her passion for serving children, families, and vulnerable populations. Outside of her professional journey, Heather enjoys cooking, swimming, and walking her beloved chihuahua.
Together, Zackery, Reilly, Lindsay, and Heather reflect the values at the heart of Cochrane Sinclair: commitment to excellence, community leadership, and the pursuit of justice. We are honoured to support them as they begin their articling journeys and look forward to the meaningful contributions they will bring to our firm and beyond.
