Meet Danielle Iampietro, RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Excellence Finalist

Danielle Iampietro is the Managing Partner of Scarfone Hawkins LLP, a leading law firm in the greater Hamilton region. She represents a diverse range of prestigious clients, including Canadian Chartered Banks, credit unions, public companies, home builders and clients in the healthcare, education, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. Danielle is also a registered Canadian Trademark Agent. She prides herself on providing timely and comprehensive legal advice in high-pressure transactional settings to finalize matters of significance for her clients.

Danielle joined the firm in 1997 as an articling student and became a Partner in 2004. She is a graduate from McMaster University and from Osgoode Hall Law School, where she earned several academic awards. A lifelong resident of the City of Hamilton, Danielle currently lives in Ancaster with her husband, daughter, and son. She is a passionate advocate for Hamilton, openly expressing her commitment to living and working in the city. Danielle is also a dedicated supporter of her community and various charities.

Entrepreneurship is made for me because… I have the ability to undertake client development to grow our business and clientele, while still providing quality services that address client needs.

The impact I hope to make through my work is… to mentor others in my position, providing them with access to the resources they need to succeed, including allies in their field, tools for work-life balance, and supporting their mental health.  

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned on my entrepreneurial journey is… the importance of having a strong support network to help you achieve your goals, and a vibrant referral network to draw upon for your business. 

My proudest accomplishment is… becoming a mother and the first female partner at my firm in the same year.  

My biggest setback has been… the cyclical nature of the economy. 

I overcame it by… diversifying my practice — offering services to industries experiencing strong growth, while also supporting those experiencing a downturn or stagnation. 

I surprise people when I tell them… my age. I try to have a contemporary outlook on life and keep up to date with technology.  

If I had an extra hour in the day, I would use it to… spend time with my family. I would also enjoy the things that I have worked hard for, including rest and relaxation.

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