Lorne F. Penner is a senior solicitor at Ahlstrom Wright, Sherwood Park, Alberta. Born in Three Hills, Alberta, Mr. Penner graduated with his LLB from the University of Alberta in 1999. He was admitted to the Alberta and Northwest Territories Bars in 2000 and 2007 respectively and is also a member of the Canadian Bar Association. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Lorne was a successful businessman in both the agricultural and construction industries. He has experience as a municipal councilor and continues to sit on the boards of various business and non-profit entities including Edmonton John Howard Society, Hope Mission, and Food for the Hungry Canada. He is experienced counsel in the areas of Regulatory, Business, Property, and Estate Law. He has been involved in a number of large-scale mergers, acquisitions, and international business transactions. He has also administered a number of large estates. Lorne is a Certified Advisor with the Canadian Institute of Certified Executor Advisors.