Donna Purcell, K.C.

LAWYER & CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER

DONNA PURCELL, K.C.

Biography

After articling at the Alberta Court of Appeal and Court of Queen’s Bench, Ms. Purcell joined the civil litigation department at a major Calgary law firm where her practice involved representing oil and gas companies, financial institutions, insurance companies, and individuals in various civil disputes.

She relocated to an Edmonton law firm focused on representing insurance companies and individuals in serious personal injury and other insurance-related matters. Her civil litigation practice includes insurance and serious personal injury, employment law and corporate/commercial disputes. Donna Purcell, K.C., has successfully appeared at all levels of Court in the province of Alberta and before various administrative tribunals. She is trained in the mediation of civil disputes. Her goal is to provide timely and cost-effective solutions to her clients, including by alternative dispute resolution processes.

She is passionately involved in her local and legal communities, including volunteering with a range of organizations, and is a generous supporter of various charitable organizations including those focused on access to justice, charities focused on youth, and various arts groups.

Education

  • Harvard Business Analytics Program, 2021
  • University of Calgary, Faculty of Law, Juris Doctor, 1988
  • University of Calgary, Faculty of Psychology (Honours) Program, First Class Standing, 1982-1985
  • Legal Education Society of Alberta training in the Mediation of Civil Disputes (I and II) with extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution on behalf of clients

Memberships & Licenses

  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Central Alberta Bar Society
  • Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (Sustaining Member)
  • Advocates’ Society
  • American Bar Association
  • Association of Women Lawyers (Calgary)

Publications

Awards & Recognition

  • Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Changemaker Category, 2021
  • Selected for the Top 50 Professional Women Magazine (North America), 2020
  • Selected for the Top 100 Attorneys Magazine (North America), 2020
  • Selected for the Top 100 Canadian Professionals Magazine, 2020
  • Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association, Gary J. Bigg Champion of Justice Award, 2018
  • Women in Law Leadership, (WILL), Award Recipient, Leadership in the Community, 2015
  • Queen’s Counsel Appointment, 2011
  • Prism Award for outstanding commitment to pro bono legal services, 2011
  • University of Calgary Scholarship in Law, 1987
  • Louise McKinney Scholarship in Law (for Highest Academic Standing), 1985
  • Louise McKinney Scholarship (for Exceptional Academic Achievement), 1984
  • Calgary Herald Scholarship in Social Sciences, 1983
  • Alexander Rutherford Scholarship, 1982
  • Texaco Merit Scholarship, 1982-1985

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