Dan Vanclieaf
Senior Legal Counsel
Dan Vanclieaf Senior Legal Counsel © Hannah Letinich
Area of Focus
Legal Counsel
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Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the greatest challenges facing this planet. I entered the legal profession to turn my passion for environmental protection into a meaningful impact. This role allows me to do that.
Biography
Dan joined Nature United in 2022. As Senior Legal Counsel, he provides experienced legal advice in advancing conservation projects and natural climate solutions across Canada.
Dan is committed to finding innovative legal solutions within complex regulatory and project environments that ensure Nature United accomplishes its conservation mission while also being a respectful partner.
Prior to joining our team, Dan practiced in the areas of energy, environmental and Indigenous law at one of Atlantic Canada’s leading firms. He has experience advising in a range of corporate and commercial matters, including financing, acquisitions, project development and regulatory compliance, with a particular focus on renewable energy and large project development. Dan brings his unique ability to connect and work cooperatively with a broad range of industry stakeholders, Crown governments and Indigenous Nations to our work at Nature United.
Dan holds a Juris Doctor and a Certificate in Environmental Law from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, as well as a Certificate in ESG, Climate and the Law from Osgoode Hall Law School. He is a recipient of the Elizabeth May Award for Environmental Service and the James Spurr Award in Environmental Law.