Dannielle Ford

Director at Cheney Suthers Lawyers, Wills and Estates, Family Law and Collaborative Lawyer

Dannielle Ford is an accomplished lawyer and legal professional based in Orange, Australia. Here are some key details about her:

Professional Background

Dannielle Ford is currently the President of the Central West Law Society, a position she has held since November 2020.1 She was recently elected to serve a fourth term in this role.4

She is also a Director Solicitor at Cheney Suthers Lawyers in Orange, NSW.1 Dannielle became a director of the firm in April 2019, helping create the first all-female legal practice in Orange.2

Areas of Expertise

Dannielle practices in several areas of law, including:

Wills and estates
Family law
Property law
Personal injury claims3

She is also an Approved Legal Service Provider to the Workers Compensation Independent Review Office (WIRO).

Education and Early Career

Dannielle holds a Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws from the University of New England and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. She began her legal career at Cheney Suthers (formerly Cheney and Wilson) at age 19, initially working as a legal secretary while completing her studies full-time.2

Leadership and Community Involvement

In addition to her role as President of the Central West Law Society, Dannielle has:

Served as an Executive Councillor of NSW Young Lawyers from 2016-20182
Taken an active role in planning and facilitating Annual and Mid-Year Assemblies1
Demonstrated a strong interest in ensuring access to justice in regional areas1