UBC Sauder School of Business, Executive Education, UBC Business Families Centre, 2015
CPA Canada, In-Depth Tax Course, 2005-2007;
CPA Canada, Advanced Tax for the Owner-Manager, 2014
University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Laws (LLB/JD), 2004
Canadian Securities Institute, Canadian Securities Course, Honours, 2002 Simon Fraser University, Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing Specialization) with Joint Major in Psychology, 1996
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in the area of Trusts and Estates by Best Lawyers® in Canada, 2020
Committee Member on the UBCP/ACTRA Guardians of Minors Committee, since 2019
Past-Chair, BC Canadian Bar Association Wills and Trusts Subsection, Vancouver
Past-President, Association of Women in Finance, Vancouver
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioner, since 2017
Certified Financial Planner, since 2013
Publications & Presentations
Webinar panelist, Know Your Rights, Advance Care Planning Canada, September 2021
Presenter, Advance Care Planning Toolkit For Lawyers, CBA Wills & Trusts Subsection, November 2019
Sandy has practiced in the area of estate planning for over 15 years. Her legal background and wealth planning experience with large financial institutions have equipped her to provide comprehensive estate planning recommendations and guidance to her clients. Sandy is a designated member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and is recognized by her peers and industry as a senior practitioner in this field. In addition, Sandy is also a Certified Financial Planning Professional.
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