Kelly Elliott, partner, Canada director ​– practice support and optimization, Dentons Canada LLP

Kelly Elliott
Kelly Elliott
Editor's Note

Each year, OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade choose 40 of the region’s top young entrepreneurs and business executives and recognize them for their professional achievements, expertise and community service.

 

In these profiles, OBJ highlights some of this year’s recipients – their impressive accomplishments, what drives them and how they like to spend their downtime away from the business world.
See the full list of recipient profiles here and be sure to check out photos of the 2019 gala here.

 

2019-06-21

Education: Bachelor of commerce, University of Ottawa (2005); bachelor of laws, McGill University (2008) 

Biggest business achievement: Leading a national practice support team at Dentons Canada, enhancing our research and innovation capabilities and helping advance the Dentons brand. 

Biggest obstacle overcome: Six pregnancies (three miscarriages and three babies) in six years while on my journey to partnership! 

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Biggest influences: My female partners, who not only act as amazing role models but who also provide me with mentorship and sponsorship to help me succeed in my role. 

Most important lesson I’ve learned in business: Hard work pays off, even if sometimes it feels like you’re simply treading water. 

First job: Stable hand on horse farm

Advice I’d give the younger me: Believe in yourself.

Favourite pastimes: Spending time with my kids, horseback riding, reading, watching Game of Thrones.

I’m currently reading: The Collective Wisdom of High-Performing Women: Leadership Lessons from The Judy Project, edited by Colleen Moorehead

Favourite Ottawa sports team: Ottawa Redblacks

Favourite local summer event: Ottawa Bluesfest

 

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