Danelle Smith

Danelle Smith is a highly experienced legal professional and partner at Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP since April 2019. In addition to this role, Danelle Smith serves as a board member for Nebraska Appleseed and the Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation while previously holding the position of CEO at Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System until September 2022. Danelle Smith has an extensive background in legal practice as a partner at Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP from 2006 to 2018, and has served in various capacities including Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors for Thurston County and In-House Counsel for both the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and Ho Chunk Inc. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Wayne State College.