deal making finalists

Ms. Epstein is General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Vermilion Energy and has more than 20 years of experience supporting complex business, governance and regulatory matters across the energy sector. Recognized for her collaborative approach and strategic judgment, she works with teams across the organization to navigate international transactions, significant regulatory developments and corporate governance initiatives. Prior to joining Vermilion in 2023, Ms. Epstein held leadership roles spanning legal, sustainability and business functions in both the energy technology and oil and gas sectors. Ms. Epstein currently serves as an officer on the Oil and Gas Committee of the International Bar Association as well as on the boards of Calgary Economic Development, Legal Aid Alberta and the PREP Society. She previously served on the board of the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (EPAC).

Ms. Epstein holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta, a Graduate Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability from St. Michaels College at the University of Toronto, and a Graduate Certificate in Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental Law and Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Calgary.