Maddi Thomas

Maddi Thomas is an associate in Gowling WLG’s Private Client Services Group in Toronto. She works closely with clients to design and implement estate plans and trust structures that reflect their personal values and long-term goals. Maddi helps high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners protect their assets, plan for succession, and achieve tax-efficient outcomes that preserve wealth across generations.

Beyond individual estate planning, Maddi supports charities and not-for-profit organizations in advancing their missions through strong governance, regulatory compliance, and effective planned giving strategies. She provides practical guidance on structuring charitable gifts and foundations that align with both donor intent and legal requirements.

Maddi’s work is guided by her ongoing research and thought leadership in the field of trusts and estates. In 2025, she was jointly awarded the Widdifield Award from the Ontario Bar Association Foundation for her original and impactful writing. She has authored several publications, including a textbook chapter on estate planning and estate administration under the Indian Act, and has spoken on this topic for audiences such as the Estate Planning Council of London and Osgoode Hall Law School.

Maddi is a student member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is working toward her Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation, further strengthening the depth of guidance she offers to clients.