This elite group, comprised of experts in the field, personally nominates all invitees and develops the Agenda, which forms the basis of our discussions.
Forum Overview
Dates: October 19 - 21, 2025
Location: Cambridge, ON
The Steering Committee welcomes a small group of the most senior tax, estate planning and estate litigation professionals from leading law firms, accounting firms, and family offices across Canada. This 1st Generation Forum is the longest-running Forum in the Cambridge Forums ‘Estates & Trusts’ series. It is geared towards the most senior practitioners in the field with approximately 25+ years of experience.
Using candid, seminar-style discussion at this annual meeting, the group examines trends and developments in every jurisdiction as they relate to practice management, new developments in case law, tax updates and the most pressing issues their clients face.
2025 Steering Committee
Committee Chair
Committee Members
Alison obtained her law degree from the University of Victoria in 1996. She was a partner and worked for 12 years with a large full-service national firm in Vancouver before moving to the Okanagan in 2007. There she worked for several years advising high net worth clients of a private bank, and acting as partner of a local boutique firm before founding Balmains Law Corporation.
Forum Director
Yeonah Park is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in managing international events for one of the largest professional services of accounting and consulting firms. With a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the Toronto Metropolitan University, she has honed her skills in event management and thrives in dynamic environments. Yeonah is a CMP Certified Meeting Professional, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in the field.
Yeonah brings her passion for learning and dedication to excellence, poised to make significant contributions to the team’s success. Outside of the office, she enjoys road cycling, travelling, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Mikela holds an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a focus on Family and Child Studies from the University of Guelph and a Graduate Certificate in Event Management from Centennial College. Additionally, with a background in food safety training and special event planning, Mikela brings her unique expertise to Cambridge Forums. Her keen eye for detail and passion for crafting memorable experiences has led to the successful execution of numerous events throughout her career. Mikela thrives on bringing clients' visions to life and ensuring every event runs smoothly. Outside the office, she enjoys photography, spending time with family and friends, and going for hikes with her dog, Benji.
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