Ruth Ambros

Ruth Ambros is at the forefront of forging a specialized civil litigation practice dedicated to championing the rights and interests of First Nations communities and their members across various provinces. Her courtroom appearances span multiple levels, demonstrating her commitment and versatility in legal advocacy.

Her practice is uniquely focused on upholding the rights of Indigenous peoples, particularly in the realms of child rearing and family wellbeing. Ruth's work is twofold: she engages in child protection litigation representing First Nations and endeavors to integrate Indigenous laws concerning child and family welfare, reinforcing these communities' sovereignty over such matters. Alongside these specialized areas, she also diligently expands her general civil litigation services for Indigenous clients.

Identifying as a first-generation settler from Central Europe, now residing on the land traditionally inhabited by the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee, Ruth's journey to the legal profession is marked by diverse experiences—from a career in management consulting to nurturing a family, before embracing law at Osgoode Hall Law School, where she graduated in 2019 and entered the bar the following year.

Her academic journey was distinguished by involvement in significant programs and initiatives, such as the Intensive Program in Aboriginal Lands, Resources, and Governments, and the Feminist Advocacy at the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, earning her the Annie Macdonald Langstaff Prize. Ruth also contributed as a co-editor to the Transnational Legal Theory Journal and excelled in moot court competitions, securing the Cassels Brock & Blackwell Prize for Professionalism. Before her tenure at Fogler, Rubinoff LLP, she contributed to Hensel Barristers, a firm celebrated for its expertise in Aboriginal and Indigenous law by the Globe and Mail in 2021.

Ruth finds her zen in the kitchen, where cooking, baking, and canning become a backdrop for her creative and strategic thinking, or while knitting, accompanied by a podcast or engaging discussion.

Her educational path includes a BA from the University of Waterloo before achieving her JD from Osgoode Hall Law School, culminating in her call to the Ontario Bar in 2020, reflecting a rich and diverse foundation for her legal career.