Vanessa is a trusted advisor to Forthlane's clients. She began her career as a corporate lawyer at Goodmans LLP, where she worked on both public and private M&A transactions. She later joined a Toronto-based single-family office, advising on both legal and investment matters. Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, Vanessa joined Forthlane as a founding employee. She is known for her delivering sophisticated client service with an elevated ethic of care.

Vanessa completed the combined JD/MBA program at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and the Rotman School of Management. Vanessa also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (First-Class Honours) from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. Vanessa is active in the community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for, Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation, a large non-profit seniors care organization.

Vanessa has been named one of Wealth Professional Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Rising Stars, recognizing her as a leader in the wealth management industry who is redefining what it means to deliver innovative, client-focused advice in a rapidly evolving landscape. Vanessa is also the host of the Forthlane podcast series, Forthlane Features.