About Shelley

Shelley Smith is a partner at Venture Law Group LLP, which Shelley co-founded with Kenneth Heintz on June 3, 1996. Shelley's practice focuses on estate planning, estates, and real estate. Shelley earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy from Andrews University in 1987 and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Alberta in 1990. Shelley is a member of the Law Society of Alberta and the Canadian Bar Association, and has been active with local charities, including 13 years on the board of KARA and 14 years on the board of Coralwood Adventist Academy.

Education & credentials

Law school
University of Alberta
Undergraduate
Andrews University, Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy (1987)

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Shelley Smith’s licence and standing in the Law Society of Alberta directory ↗