Dustin Horvat uses they/them pronouns and practices in all areas of workplace law, with a particular interest in administrative, constitutional, human rights, and workplace safety litigation. They are passionate about the human-centered aspects of workplace law and enjoy assisting clients in identifying practical, fair solutions to foster better working environments.
Dustin previously worked as a lawyer for a national firm in Vancouver. They also clerked for the Supreme Court of British Columbia, assisting the justices with judicial review, civil, family, and criminal matters, including several workplace law disputes adjudicated by the Court.
Dustin earned a J.D. from the Peter A. Allard School of Law in 2022. While attending law school, Dustin was a research assistant for several professors and a member of the Indigenous Law Students’ Association and OutLaws.
Recognition
- Carole T. Corcoran Memorial Award in Law, University of British Columbia – Peter A. Allard School of Law, 2021
- DLA Piper (Canada) LLP Prize in Torts, University of British Columbia – Peter A. Allard School of Law, 2020
- Jack Klinck (Q.C.) Indigenous Student Award, University of British Columbia – Peter A. Allard School of Law, 2020
- Arthur Rhodes Scholarship for Outstanding Graduate of the Wiyasiwewin Mikiwahp Native Law Centre Summer Program, University of Saskatchewan, 2019
Publications
- Contributor, British Columbia Civil Trial Handbook (The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia), 2024
- Contributor, Introducing Evidence at Trial: A British Columbia Handbook (The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia), 2024
Professional & Community Activities
- Member, Canadian Bar Association, BC, 2019 – Present
- Member, Indigenous Bar Association, 2019 – Present
- Committee Member, Aboriginal Lawyers Forum, Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch, 2025 – Present
- Board Member-At-Large and Youth Council Representative, Two-Spirits in Motion Society (2SiMS) (National Organization), 2025 – Present
- Director (Board of Directors), Four Feathers Society – Two Spirit Society of British Columbia, 2024 – Present
- Member-At-Large Section Executive, Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance, Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch, 2024 – Present
- 2SLGBTQQIA+ Advisory Committee Member, Métis Nation of British Columbia, 2021 – 2022
- Indigenous Youth Community Mentor, Urban Native Youth Association, 2019 – 2022
- Indigenous Justice Advocacy Committee Member, Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch, 2019 – 2021
- Youth Justice Lab Facilitator, North Shore Restorative Justice Society, 2020
