Overview
Dates: November 1 - 3, 2021
Location: Cambridge, Ontario
The Steering Committee welcomes up to 48 leading tax, estate planning and estate litigation professionals from prominent law and accounting firms across Canada. This 2nd Generation Forum is part of the Cambridge Forums ‘Estates & Trusts’ series. It is geared towards practitioners that have between 15 – 24 years of experience in this field.
Using candid, seminar-style discussion at this annual meeting, the group examines trends and developments in every jurisdiction and engages in meaningful dialogue on the most pressing issues facing their clients today.
2021 Steering Committee
This elite group, comprised of experts in the field, personally nominates all invitees and develops the Agenda, which forms the basis of our discussions.
Committee Co-Chairs
Committee Members
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Stephanie J. Daniels Farris LLP Vancouver, BC
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Andrea M. Hill Turkstra Mazza Associates Hamilton, ON
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Michael Klaray Duncan Craig LLP Edmonton, AB
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Troy McEachren Miller Thomson LLP Montréal, QC
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John Oakey Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative Dartmouth, NS
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Elise M. Pulver TD Wealth Family Office Toronto, ON
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Farha Salim Field Law Calgary, AB
Forum Directors
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Shóna Fox Forum Director Cambridge Forums Vancouver, BC sfox@cambridgeforums.com M: +1 437 223 4354
Shona graduated from the University College Dublin with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Spanish. She has a background in medical, insurance and financial administration. In her spare time, Shona loves to travel and enjoys planning trips all around the world.
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Brenna Knought Forum Director Cambridge Forums Toronto, ON bknought@cambridgeforums.com M: +1 647 203 3372
Brenna joins Cambridge Forums with 20 years of experience in events, fundraising, and development. She has spent most of her career in the music industry, working for the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, overseeing the planning of high-profile events like the JUNO awards. Most recently, she launched a successful national advocacy campaign for the live music sector resulting in significant relief funding from the federal government. Her early career involved raising funds and executing events for non-profit organizations and foundations, including the University of Toronto and the Ireland Fund of Canada. Brenna looks forward to her role as Forum Director to blend her experience and passion for bringing people together and fostering meaningful connections. She is a mother of two, a fitness enthusiast, and is best known for her sense of humour.
Built on genuine interactions and spontaneous connections, the Forum is a unique opportunity for practical discussions among preeminent estate planning, litigation and tax professionals across Canada.
"This was a unique opportunity to come together with some of the best and brightest in our field in a relaxed environment. The discussions were thought-provoking, relevant, and challenged some of my previously held views. I feel privileged to have been a part of it."
Nimali Gamage Partner Goddard Gamage LLP Toronto, ON"I love the conversation and practical advice. I love being able to ask practical questions and get practical answers. It is easy to find answers to pure legal questions but not practical questions."
Doris Bonora Partner Dentons Canada LLP Edmonton, AB"Attending the Forum provides a unique opportunity to brainstorm with colleagues from across the country. The format allowed for an open discussion on interesting topics and issues relevant to our practices."
Emma McArthur Lawyer Johns Southward LLP Victoria, BC
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