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BIO

Neala Kielley is an associate with Cox & Palmer in St. John’s, where she primarily practices in the areas of labour and employment law, administrative law, human rights law and litigation. Neala began her legal career with Cox & Palmer in 2017 as a summer student and was called to the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar in February, 2020.

Clients rely on Neala’s guidance and rigourous attention to detail when navigating legal complexities. Prior to receiving her Juris Doctor from Dalhousie University, Neala attended Memorial University, where she earned her Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (Co-operative), with a focus in human resources.

Upon convocating in 2016 Neala was awarded the Faculty of Business Administration Dean’s Award for her commitment to volunteering, community leadership, and academic excellence. Neala’s commitment to the community continues today. Outside the office, she volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and with Operation Entrepreneur (Prince’s Trust Canada), teaching military veterans business law basics to help them reintegrate into the workplace by starting their own business. Neala joined the St. John Ambulance Board of Directors in June 2024.

Neala likes to stay active by attending spin classes, practicing yoga, and hiking with her beloved canine companion, Jordyn. She is an avid cook and loves venturing to new restaurants.

BACKGROUND

Bar Admission

  • Newfoundland and Labrador (2020)

Law School

  • Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law

Education

  • Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law (2019)
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland (Bachelor of Commerce (Cooperative), Hons. 2016)

Activities Within Firm

  • Member, Labour and Employment Practice Group
  • Member, ALT (Start-ups) Practice Group
  • Member, Insurance Litigation Practice Group

Community & Volunteer Activities

  • Member, St. John Ambulance Board of Directors, 2024

Lectures & Presentations

  • Co-Presenter, Operation Entrepreneur (Prince’s Trust Canada): Business Law Basics, July 2019

Law Society Memberships

  • Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador
  • Canadian Bar Association

Languages

  • English