FACL

Thank you for visiting the Ontario Chapter of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (“FACL”). Our members includes law students, solo and small firm practitioners, lawyers at large firms, corporate counsel, lawyers serving all levels of government, academics, lawyers practising in the broader public sector, judges and other adjudicators, foreign-trained lawyers and non-practising lawyers, who are located across our province.

FACL actively promotes social justice and inclusion, and engages in advocacy, often through coalitions with other equity-seeking organizations across the legal profession, on a range of policy and legislative initiatives with government and other public service institutions. FACL supports professional and community development, provides career support programs (mentoring, networking, and other social activities), and promotes other opportunities for Asian Canadian legal professionals. In addition, FACL promotes legal education and awareness through outreach programs and initiatives across the broader pan-Asian Canadian community.

We welcome you to join FACL as a member, and encourage you to contact us at communications@facl.ca, or reach out to a member of our board of directors.

CRRF / FACL / OBA Event: Commemorating 30 Years of the Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement June 10, 2018
Please join FACL and the Canadian Race Relations Foundation at an event at the Ontario Bar Association on June 27, 2018 to celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day and the 30th Anniversary of the Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement! The event will include a screening of Swimming Upstream, a video produced by FACL founder, the Honourable Justice Maryka Omatsu, about» Read More
Conference on Canada – China – US Trade May 25, 2018
Members of FACL are invited to attend a conference on Canada – China – US trade at Ryerson University on June 1, 2018 from 8;15am to 1:00pm. Regular price for attendance is $25; However, FACL members can attend for $15. Please email the website chair at facl.ontario@facl.ca for the discount code. Registration for this event is available» Read More
Event: Interview Strategies and Application Tips for Students and New Lawyers May 25, 2018
SABA Toronto and McMillan LLP have invited FACL members to participate in an interactive session on Interview Strategies & Tips for New Lawyers, Articling Students & Law Students with: Tushara Weerasooriya, Partner at McMillan LLP (and current FACL Board Member!) Ananthan Sinnadurai from the Crown Law Office – MAG (Civil) Andre Bacchus, Assistant Director of» Read More

@faclOntario May 31, 2018

Last day of #AsianHeritageMonth! Today we'd like you to share your thoughts on what areas need more #inclusive effo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Today's #InclusiveLeader is Professor Shin Imai, from Osgoode Hall. His community-focused approach to teaching soci… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
@faclOntario May 29, 2018

Today's #inclusiveLeader is May Cheng from @Osler_Law! She was instrumental in the launch of the Head Tax Redress l… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
@faclOntario May 28, 2018

Last week of #AsianHeritageMonth Share with us advice for recent calls or law students on how to face barriers to i… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
@faclOntario May 28, 2018

Today's #InclusiveLeader is @HenryJohnChang! Fierce proponent of racial #inclusion and #mentorship in the legal pro… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…