Katie Akey
Associate
Katie Akey is an Associate Lawyer with Clarke Child & Family Law. She previously served as In-House Legal Counsel with Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services, where she represented the agency in a broad range of child protection and family law matters. Since being called to the Ontario Bar in 2020, Katie has focused her practice on child and family law litigation, with particular experience in child protection, customary care, adoption, and anti-human trafficking initiatives.
Katie is committed to advancing culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to child and family well-being. She understands the importance of balancing collective and individual rights and is dedicated to providing thoughtful, effective advocacy that reflects the unique needs and circumstances of children, families, and communities. Her practice is grounded in a commitment to fairness, respect, and meaningful access to justice.
Katie earned her Juris Doctor from the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University. During her legal studies, she was recognized with the President’s Award for Law and the Honourable Sandra Chapnik Women-in-Law Award, presented by the Women’s Law Association of Ontario. She has also served as the Regional Representative for Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agencies on the Board of Directors of the Organization of Counsel for Children’s Aid Societies, where she contributed to the advancement of child welfare law and practice across Ontario.
