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Danielle Bailey-Heelan

Associate

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Language(s) spoken: English

Bar Admission(s): Nova Scotia, 2025

Legal Assistant(s): Maya MacGillivray

Danielle maintains a broad litigation-focused practice with experience in construction, insurance, professional regulation and misconduct, and alternative dispute resolution. She has assisted on a variety of complex commercial disputes, including multiparty matters involving allegations of fraud, professional negligence, and regulatory issues. Her work has included legal research, drafting briefs and affidavits, preparing evidence, and supporting clients through mediation.

Danielle has acted for a range of clients, including insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, professionals and their regulatory bodies, and other commercial entities. She takes a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach to her work, with a strong focus on producing high-quality results and building trusted relationships. Known for her responsiveness and professionalism, Danielle is committed to delivering timely, effective service aligned with each client’s specific goals.

Education & Career

Education

Dalhousie University, Schulich School of Law, Juris Doctor (JD), 2024

University of Alberta, Bachelor of Arts, 2021

Peter Lougheed Scholar: Certificate in Interdisciplinary Leadership, 2021

Harvard Business School Online, Certificate in Leadership Principles, 2021

Activities

Court Worker and Case Researcher, Elizabeth Fry Society, 2020-2022
Law Student Clerk, Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, 2023
Schulich School of Law:
President, Law Students’ Society (LSS), 2023 – 2024
Vice President Student Life, 2022 – 2023
1L Student Representative, 2021 – 2022
Peer Educator, IB&M Initiative, 2023 – 2024
Alternate Mooter, Smith Shield Moot Team, 2023
Team Member, McKelvey Cup Team, 2023
Academic Peer Mentor, 2022 – 2024
University of Alberta:
Senior UAlberta Ambassador, 2018 – 2021
Vice President External, Political Science Undergraduate Association (PSUA), 2020 – 2021
Voting Member, Arts Faculty Council, 2019 – 2021
Submissions Editor, Political Science Undergraduate Journal, 2019 – 2020
Assistant Coach, St. Francis Xavier Senior Girls Basketball, 2017 – 2020

Accolades

Dean’s List (2022, 2023, 2024)
Schulich Scholarship in Law (2021, 2022, 2023)
NSBS Presidents’ Leadership Award
Class of 1958 Prize
Howard Wetston Evidence Prize in Law
Gowling WLG R.A. Smith Advocacy Prize
Honourable W.A. Henry Prize
Raymond Larkin Law Prize in Ethics
Ronald T. Donald Prize in Insurance
Stuart Clarke Lane Memorial Prize
William D. Outhit Prize in Administrative Law
Undergraduate:
Faculty of Arts Outstanding Leadership Medal
Alison White Children’s Literature Award
Dean’s Honour List and First Class Standing (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
Tavender Award
Peter Lougheed Scholarship

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