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Since her admission in 2007, Danielle has developed extensive experience in public liability, professional indemnity, compulsory third party insurance, workers’ compensation, and related dispute resolution matters. She has acted for clients across a broad spectrum of claims, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the issues involved. Danielle has represented clients in various courts and tribunals, including the Supreme, District and Magistrates Courts of South Australia, as well as the South Australian Employment Tribunal. Her courtroom experience is complemented by her effectiveness as a communicator, capable of presenting complex legal concepts clearly to clients, colleagues and other professionals, fostering trust and confidence. Committed to delivering exceptional client service, Danielle approaches each matter with a pragmatic and detail-oriented mindset. She is recognised for her ability to negotiate commercially viable and constructive outcomes, assisting clients in resolving disputes efficiently. Her practice areas include recovery actions on behalf of the Return To Work Corporation of South Australia (RTWSA), compulsory third party insurance claims, public liability, professional indemnity, debt recovery, contractual disputes, occupational health and safety matters, and the handling of SafeWorkSA investigations and prosecutions.

Special Counsel
BDK Lawyers
Jul 2023 - Present • 3 years 4 months

Senior Associate
Jones Harley Toole
Jun 2020 - Jul 2023 • 3 years 1 month

Senior Associate
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Jun 2018 - May 2020 • 1 year 11 months
Senior Associate
BDK Lawyers
May 2012 - Jul 2018 • 6 years 2 months

Legal Officer
SA Parliament
Mar 2012 - Jun 2012 • 3 months
Legal Officer/ Advocate
Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union
Feb 2012 - May 2012 • 3 months

Tutor - Contract Law/ Negotiations Coach
University of South Australia
Dec 2008 - Dec 2009 • 1 year
Associate
Adelaide Magistrates Court
Dec 2006 - Dec 2007 • 1 year

Solicitor
Piper Alderman
Jun 2006 - Nov 2011 • 5 years 5 months
Junior Clerk
David Bednall, Solicitor
Dec 1999 - Jan 2002 • 2 years 1 month

Bachelor of Media/ Bachelor of Laws, Media/ Law
University of Adelaide
2001 - 2007
Last checked: 26 Oct 2025 • Checked with The Law Society of South Australia