Abigail O’Connor serves as Chief Legal Officer for Peak Trust Company. Since joining the firm in 2024, Abigail has brought deep experience in estate planning, trust law, and complex trust structures. In her current role, she is responsible for leading the company’s legal strategy, advising executive leadership and the Board of Directors on legal, regulatory, and risk-related matters, and ensuring the organization operates with the highest standards of compliance and governance.
As Chief Legal Officer, Abigail oversees all legal functions across the company, including risk management, contract review, and litigation oversight. She works closely with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives, including corporate transactions and long-term business planning, while ensuring alignment with applicable laws and fiduciary obligations. She also partners with compliance and operational teams to reinforce a culture of integrity and sound decision-making throughout the organization.
Prior to joining Peak Trust Company, Abigail practiced law in Alaska, and previously Florida, where she represented trustees and personal representatives in trust administration and estate probate matters. She has more than 17 years of experience in estate planning and trust and administration.
Abigail is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and currently serves as Alaska State Chair. She has also held leadership roles in organizations including the Anchorage Estate Planning Council and Anchorage Trust & Estate Professionals. Her professional recognitions include a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating and a Band 1 ranking by Chambers Private Wealth Law in Alaska.
A frequent writer and speaker, Abigail contributes to industry publications and presents on a variety of estate planning topics. She holds a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Estate Planning from Albany Law School, a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Rutgers University. She is licensed to practice law in Alaska and Florida.
