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Megan Kieley

Associate

Megan Kieley

Language(s) spoken: English, French

Bar Admission(s): Newfoundland and Labrador, 2026

Legal Assistant(s): Joanne Taylor

Megan is an associate in our St. John’s office. She maintains a broad litigation practice with a focus on municipal law, health law, commercial litigation, and insurance defence.

Megan has experience supporting municipalities, health authorities, insurers, and other clients across a range of litigation matters. With a background in health law, science and the humanities, she takes a practical and organized approach to her work, with a focus on understanding each client’s objectives and providing clear, actionable advice.

A bilingual lawyer, Megan values responsive communication and thoughtful client service. She is committed to helping clients navigate complex legal issues with confidence by identifying key issues early, remaining attentive to detail, and providing practical guidance throughout the litigation process.

Some of Megans’ representative experience includes:

  • Assisted municipalities, health authorities, and insurers with legal research, liability assessments, and damages analyses.
  • Supported personal injury and contract dispute matters at various stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings and motion materials, preparing for discoveries, and participating in settlement discussions.
  • Managed and reviewed large volumes of documentary evidence in support of active litigation matters, preparing clear, strategically focused summaries to support legal teams and clients.

Education & Career

Education

Dalhousie University, Schulich School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2025

  • Certificate in Health Law & Policy

Memorial University, Bachelor of Arts. 2021

Activities

Board Member, Memorial University Campus Childcare Centre, 2025 – Present

Co-chair, Moot Court Committee, Schulich School of Law, 2024 – 2025

Volunteer, Dalhousie Pro Bono

  • Immigration Services Association of Nova Scotia, 2024 – 2025
  • Centre for Migrant Workers’ Rights Nova Scotia, 2023 – 2024
  • Dalhousie Youth Legal Education Society, 2022 – 2023

Editor, Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies, Schulich School of Law, 2023 – 2024

Events Coordinator, Le Cercle Français Executive, 2020 – 2022

Sub-committee Chair & Team Captain, Memorial Relay for Life, Canadian Cancer Society, 2018 – 2022

Brownie Leader, Girl Guides of Canada, 2015 – 2021

 

Accolades

Hunt Award, 2026 (highest overall average mark in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Bar Admission Course)

Spracklin Award, 2026 (highest average in the Real Estate and Wills examination of the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar Admission Course)

Maxwell Pratt Scholarship

McInnes Cooper Internet & Media Law Prize, 2025 (highest standing in Internet & Media Law)

Alistair Fraser Award in Immigration Law, 2025 (highest standing in Immigration Law)

Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences Book Prize, 2021

Memorial University, Dean’s List

John and Jane Crosbie Scholarship

Memorial University Alumni Entrance Scholarship, 2017

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