Prepare for an exclusive afternoon of strategic insights as we welcome Melinda Park, KC—one of Alberta’s most respected corporate lawyers and the 2021 Professional Services honouree at the Calgary Influential Women in Business awards.
As the Regional Managing Partner of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP’s (BLG) Calgary office, Melinda seamlessly balances her executive management role with an active, high-stakes M&A and securities practice. A true trailblazer, she made history as the first woman to serve as Chair of BLG’s Partnership Board, shaping the strategy of Canada’s largest law firm while actively paving the way for the next generation of legal talent.
Melinda brings deep practical and governance wisdom to the table. She is a member of the TSX Venture Exchange Local Advisory Committee and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, and her exceptional career has earned her prestigious honours, including her 2024 King’s Counsel designation and a place among WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100.
This intimate lunch is your chance to learn directly from an executive who has spent over three decades shaping Canadian boardrooms, navigating complex risks, and redefining corporate leadership.
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- Date: April 15, 2026
- Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MST
- (Guests are welcome to stay until 1:30 PM for optional networking)
- Location: Calgary Petroleum Club
- Room: Cardium Room
- Cost: $50 + fees and GST
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Melinda Park, K.C.
Melinda Park is the Regional Managing Partner of the Calgary office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) and a Partner in the firm’s Securities and Capital Markets Group. With more than 30 years of experience in securities, governance, corporate finance and commercial transactions, she is a trusted advisor to clients across Canada and internationally. She regularly counsels boards of directors, public and private companies and not-for-profit organizations on governance, strategic planning, risk and complex transactions. A dedicated mentor and leader within the firm, she previously served as Chair of BLG’s Partnership Board, becoming the first woman to hold the role, and has played a key part in developing the next generation of legal talent.
She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the TSX Venture Exchange Local Advisory Committee. Her past governance roles include 6 years on the Board of Governors of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, where she served as Chair and Vice-Chair. A frequent speaker on public company governance and women’s leadership, she has received numerous honours, including her 2024 appointment as King’s Counsel, the Women’s Executive Network Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award, and the Calgary Influential Women in Business Award for Professional Services, along with longstanding recognition in leading legal directories.