Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers - Ontario Chapter

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FACL is a diverse coalition of pan Asian Canadian legal professionals. FACL promotes equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the community and fosters advocacy, community involvement, legal scholarship, and professional development.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for FACL Ontario’s “Partnership Demystified” event this week! The evening marked our...
06/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for FACL Ontario’s “Partnership Demystified” event this week!

The evening marked our first-ever career panel for mid-level calls and up that focused on advice for those in pursuit of partnership. Panelists Selena Kim, Brian Chung, Iris Tam and Roland Hung shared their personal journeys to partnership, their thoughts on building a professional brand, and practical tips for navigating key milestones in the legal profession.

We are grateful to our outstanding panelists for their mentorship and generosity, and to our moderator, Annecy Pang, for leading the candid and insightful discussion.

We are proud to partner on this event with our sponsor, Gowling WLG, on opportunities that foster mentorship and connections within the Asian Canadian legal profession. Special thanks to James Buchan, the former Firm Managing Partner (External) of Gowling WLG, for his gracious opening remarks, and to Shereen Samuels, Stephanie Black, Kathleen Wells and Erika Guerreiro for their behind-the-scenes event planning.

A big shout-out also goes to Jessica Chan and Jenny Kwok, Co-Chairs of the FACL Ontario Mentorship Committee, whose tireless leadership turned an idea from vision into reality.

Those interested in learning more about Ramon V. Andal’s life and professional contributions are encouraged to read his ...
06/18/2026

Those interested in learning more about Ramon V. Andal’s life and professional contributions are encouraged to read his oral history interview with The Osgoode Society:

https://lnkd.in/gCNZExiN (link can also be found in our bio)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2026FACL Ontario’s Annual Meeting of Members will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at...
06/06/2026

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2026

FACL Ontario’s Annual Meeting of Members will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5pm via videoconference and in-person at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (40 Temperance Street, Suite 3200, Bay Adelaide Centre - North Tower, Toronto, ON, M5H 0B4). If you are attending in-person, please arrive before 4:45pm.

Attendees will need to register.

See the link in our bio for more details and registration!

Just 10 days till FACL Ontario’s “So You Want to be a Judge” event!Hear from the judiciary and individuals involved in t...
06/05/2026

Just 10 days till FACL Ontario’s “So You Want to be a Judge” event!

Hear from the judiciary and individuals involved in the judicial appointment process:
Albert Nolette, Judicial Affairs Advisor in the Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Albert works with the Canadian Judicial Council, members of the judiciary, and the Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs to advise on and support the federal judicial appointments process across Canada.

François Boivin, Executive Director, Judicial Appointments at the Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs
François administers the federal judicial appointments process on behalf of the Government of Canada. He is a key liaison between Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada and the Minister of Justice.

The Honourable Arif Virani, P.C., K.C., Senior Counsel at Torys LLP, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
As the Chief Law Officer of the Crown, Arif oversaw the administration of Canada’s justice system, provided strategic legal advice to the federal government, and represented Canada at meetings of the G7, United Nations, and the Commonwealth.

The Honourable Sandra Nishikawa, Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Justice Nishikawa was appointed to the Superior Court of Justice in 2018 and has served on the Civil, Family, Divisional Court, and Criminal teams. Prior to joining the bench, she was a civil litigator in commercial, administrative, public, and human rights law. Her career includes private practice in New York, and service with the federal Department of Justice and Ontario’s Crown Law Office – Civil. 

Our moderators:
Hillson Tse, Partner, RGZ Law 
Hillson Tse is the former FACL Ontario President and a criminal defence lawyer.

Crystal Li, Associate, Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP
Crystal Li is a litigation associate with a practice in complex commercial and civil disputes.

Date & Time: June 16, 2026, 5 pm to 7 pm
Location: Zoom
Register with the link in bio.

Meet the panelists of our “Partnership Demystified” event on Monday, June 15, 2026. Register with the link in our bio. S...
06/04/2026

Meet the panelists of our “Partnership Demystified” event on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Register with the link in our bio.

Selena Kim (Gowling WLG)
Selena is a partner in Gowling WLG’s Toronto office, practising in the areas of intellectual property litigation, patent prosecution, transactional intellectual property work, and strategic intellectual property portfolio management. In 2020, Canadian Lawyer named her one of the “Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada.”

Roland Hung (Torkin Manes LLP)
Roland is a partner in the Corporate/Commercial and Technology, Privacy & Data Management Groups at TorkinManes. Roland brings a diverse career background, having served as Senior Legal Counsel and Global Privacy Officer at a large multinational, as well as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Privacy Officer of a technology company.
 
Brian Chung (Aird & Berlis LLP)
Brian is a partner in Aird & Berlis’ Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, where he represents clients in disputes relating to real estate, municipal, construction, and quasi-criminal regulatory matters. He also volunteers as Duty Counsel with Pro Bono Ontario and serves as Chair of the Aird & Berlis Student Recruitment Committee.
 
Iris Tam (Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP)
Iris is a partner in Fasken’s Real Estate Practice Group, with a focus on REITs, joint ventures, co-ownerships and limited partnerships. Prior to returning to private practice, she practised commercial real estate law with Metrolinx, managing property acquisitions and expropriations for major infrastructure projects.

Moderator – Annecy Pang (Lax O’Sullivan Lisus GottliebLLP)
Annecy is an associate at Lax O’Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb, developing a broad litigation practice with experience in shareholder disputes and commercial arbitrations.

Join FACL’s Mentorship Committee for its panel event “So You Want to be a Judge?” on June 16, 2026. Hear from a judge an...
06/01/2026

Join FACL’s Mentorship Committee for its panel event “So You Want to be a Judge?” on June 16, 2026. Hear from a judge and individuals directly involved in the judicial appointment process to gain insights into the application process and considerations of becoming a judge. Attendees will have an opportunity to submit questions to the panel during the event anonymously.

When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Where: Zoom

Register with the link in our bio.

Curious about the path to partnership? FACL Mentorship Committee presents Partnership Demystified, sponsored by . Join ...
05/27/2026

Curious about the path to partnership? FACL Mentorship Committee presents Partnership Demystified, sponsored by . Join us on June 15 for an insightful panel featuring partners from leading Bay Street firms. Hear about their journeys, life as a partner, and practical advice for mid- to senior-level associates considering partnership.

When: June 15, 2026, 5:30 pm (registration & cocktail reception) – 8:00 pm

Where: Gowling WLG, 100 King Street West, Suite 1600, Toronto

How: Register with the link in our bio!

Network, learn, and gain clarity on your next career step.

Happy from FACL Ottawa! The committee celebrated with a panel discussion on K-Pop Demon Hunters, focusing on its core ...
05/27/2026

Happy from FACL Ottawa! The committee celebrated with a panel discussion on K-Pop Demon Hunters, focusing on its core themes of identity, authenticity and belonging in the context of the legal profession.
 
We are grateful to our excellent panelists, Monica Song, Partner at and Cathy Lin, Federal Crown Attorney with the Public Prosecution Services of Canada, and moderator Jennifer Ho, Associate at Kimberley A. Pegg, Barristers Professional Corporation, for sharing their insights and experiences. 
 
A very special thank you to the FACL Ontario Board and to Dentons LLP for supporting this year’s Asian Heritage Month event.

Registration is now open for the , , and Spring Social! Join us on June 4th at 6:00 PM in the Moonlight Lounge (319 A...
05/26/2026

Registration is now open for the , , and Spring Social!

Join us on June 4th at 6:00 PM in the Moonlight Lounge (319 Augusta Avenue) for a night of revelry and cross-cultural connection. Appetizers and two drink tickets provided per person.

RSVP with the link in bio.

Join us for an engaging evening of career insights featuring a panel discussion and interactive “Ask Me Anything” breako...
05/21/2026

Join us for an engaging evening of career insights featuring a panel discussion and interactive “Ask Me Anything” breakout sessions. Presented by the FACL Mentorship Committee and generously sponsored by Norton Rose Fulbright, this event brings together a diverse group of lawyers from in-house, government, and Big Law. Hear firsthand from lawyers who have navigated a range of career paths and are eager to share their experiences with the next generation of the profession.

Whether you are mapping out your next steps post-articling or exploring new directions as a junior lawyer, this is your opportunity to gain practical insight into how to progress your career, ask candid questions directly to seasoned lawyers, and build meaningful connections within the Asian Canadian legal community.

The evening begins with registration and reception from 5:30 to 6:15 PM, followed by a panel discussion and breakout sessions.

When: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)

Where: Norton Rose Fulbright, 222 Bay Street, 30th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5K 1E7

Registration is limited. Secure your spot early for this highly sought-after annual event! Register via the link in bio.

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Toronto, ON
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