Michelle’s practice focuses on Tax law, Corporate Commercial law, and Wills & Estates. She is particularly passionate about tax and working with clients to plan for their businesses, succession and estates. Michelle has skillfully counseled clients through corporate reorganizations, tax-deferred rollovers, estate administrations, and succession plans for passing businesses down to the next generation.  

Michelle draws upon both her considerable accounting background and legal knowledge to provide carefully considered, comprehensive solutions to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.

In addition to her work, Michelle is passionate about community involvement. A proud supporter of the arts, she serves as a Board Member of the Friends of University Hospitals and as a Board Member of the Arts and Culture Council of Strathcona County. Steadfast in the belief that diversity makes for a stronger community, she is also active in the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers.

Education

• J.D., University of Alberta
• B.Comm (with Distinction), University of Alberta

Awards and Recognition:

• The Canadian Petroleum Tax Society Prize in Corporation Taxation (2017)
• Stikeman Elliott LLP Entrance Scholarship (2014)
• Dentons Canada LLP Entry Scholarship (2014)

Professional Associations, Affiliations and Community Activities:

• Board Member, Arts and Culture Council of Strathcona County
• Board Member, Friends of University Hospitals
• Member, Canadian Bar Association

2021

• “Bill C-208: Long-awaited Relief for Family Businesses and Intergenerational Transfers” Michelle Fong and MaryAnne Loney McLennan Ross E-Alert, 2021
• “2021 Federal Budget Announced” Michelle Fong and MaryAnne Loney McLennan Ross E-Alert, 2021
• “UPDATED: Employee Home Expenses – Federal Government Fall Economic Statement 2020” Michelle Fong and MaryAnne Loney McLennan Ross E-Alert, 2021

2020

• “Employee Home Expenses – Federal Government Fall Economic Statement 2020” Michelle Fong, MaryAnne Loney, and Dan Weber McLennan Ross E-Alert, 2020
• “Mini CEWS Update: Cost-Sharing Arrangements and CRA Audits” Michelle Fong, McLennan Ross E-Alert, 2020
• “Planning for Death in Business: Capital Dividends and Unanimous Shareholders Agreements” Michelle Fong and MaryAnne Loney, McLennan Ross Wills & Estates Blog, 2020
• “Timeline of an Estate: Tax and Other Considerations” Michelle Fong, McLennan Ross Wills & Estates Blog, 2020
• “Tax Planning Opportunities” Michelle Fong and MaryAnne Loney, McLennan Ross E-Alert, 2020
• “Passing Down the Farm” Michelle Fong and MaryAnne Loney, McLennan Ross Wills & Estates Blog, 2020
• “Tax Obligations of an Estate and Executor” Michelle Fong, McLennan Ross Wills & Estates Blog, 2020
• “Taxing Business Visitors”, Michelle Fong, MaryAnne Loney and Bryan Kwan, McLennan Ross Email Alert, 2019