Frankie Leonard
Frankie Leonard
Contact Frankie today:

t: 709.722.5181

f: 709.722.7521

Email: fleonard@curtisdawe.com

Professional Experience:

Frankie joined the firm as a Summer Student in May of 2022 and returned as an Articling Student in June of 2023. She anticipates being called to the Newfoundland and Labrador Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor in June of 2024. Born and raised in Happy Valley- Goose Bay, she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Certificate in Criminology from Memorial University (2020) and a Juris Doctor with an Aboriginal and Indigenous Law Specialization from the Schulich School of Law (2023). Frankie has a special interest in Family Law, Wills and Estates, Medical Malpractice Defence, Labour Law, and Insurance Litigation. Frankie hopes to take an empathetic and helpful approach with clients, ensuring to provide a trauma informed lens to practice. She hopes to grow and advance in her career to provide advice to clients in a wide range of areas.

Throughout her law school career, Frankie was involved with Pro Bono Dalhousie, the Dalhousie Law Student’s Society Orientation Committee, the Domus Legis Society as well as the Canadian Bar Association at the Provincial and National level. She also volunteered as a Mentor with She Connects and Co-Chaired Metro University’s Relay for Life in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. She previously served as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Premier’s Youth Council and was the delegate for Labrador at Daughters of the Vote 2019.

Outside the Firm:

Outside the firm, Frankie enjoys volunteering, trying the newest restaurants and catching the most
recent films with friends.

Awards and Recognition:

As a student, Frankie was awarded several awards and scholarships including:

  • The McInnes Cooper Internet and Media Law Prize (awarded to the top mark in Internet and Media Law)
  • Salutatorian and Class of 2023 President for Life
  • Reg Hamm Memorial Bursary
  •  Community Spirit Fund in Law Bursary

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