The Law Society of Upper Canada had an event for Asian and South Asian Heritage Month on May 9. Missed it? Never fear – it is now available as a webcast here. If you attended, a Facebook gallery for the program is available here.
FACL Ontario members are invited to the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) speed-mentoring event. This will be an excellent opportunity for mentors to pass on their professional experience, and for mentees to learn from experienced members. The event is scheduled for May 15, 2017 from 6pm to 8pm at the Law Society of Upper Canada» Read More
FACL Ontario members are invited to Osgoode’s 3rd Annual Internationally Trained Lawyers Day on Thursday, June 15th to celebrate Toronto’s vibrant and diverse legal professions. FACL Ontario members will receive complimentary tickets using the code FACL-17. Date & Time: Thursday, June 15, 2017 @ 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST Location: Osgoode Hall Law School (Ignat Kaneff Building), York» Read More
Congratulations are extended to Julia Shin-Doi on receiving the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) Award of Excellence! Julia is a former Board member, long-time member and support of FACL Ontario. OBA Press Release
Congratulations to both of our newest federal appointments in British Columbia, in particular Mr. Justice Mayer! Government of Canada Press Release
FACL Ontario congratulates The Honourable Shaun S. Nakatsuru on his recent appointment to the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto. Press Release
The Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Ontario) (“FACL”) is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday June 14, 2017 at 6:00 pm ET, at 20 Toronto Street (Ontario Bar Association). The meeting is open to all FACL Ontario members as well as other persons who may be interested in joining FACL Ontario. Friends and colleagues are welcome to» Read More
Thank you for all the great nominations thus far. The deadline for our Community Leaders Showcase has been extended to April 3, 2017, so please nominate a candidate! Further information can be found at the Community Leaders Showcase page.
At noon on March 1st, members of Toronto’s downtown business community will be marching from Bay Street to meet at Nathan Philips Square to show their individual and collective commitment to the principles of human dignity, diversity and inclusion. Members of FACL are invited to join in the March. At the event, participants will be adding» Read More
(version français suit) The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) condemns US President Trump’s executive order aimed at Muslim immigrants and refugees. The order bars all refugees for at least four months; indefinitely halts the admission of Syrian refugees; and, with few exceptions, suspends all entry of citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries. The order is» Read More