FACL Conference 2025
Leadership in Motion: Unlocking Potential and Empowering Communities
Join Us
Join FACL Ontario at our 18th Annual Conference and Gala.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Leadership in Motion: Unlocking Potential and Empowering Communities.”
When?
March 1, 2025
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Where?
Fairmont Royal York
100 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
Line 1 (yonge-university)–Full weekend closure between Bloor-Yonge and Osgoode stations on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2, 2025
Our FACL Conference and Gala is just two days away and we are so excited to welcome everyone for a day of Leadership in Motion. Speaking of “in motion”, please be advised that the TTC is planning subway closures all weekend and we recommend budgeting extra time for your commute. More information here: https://bit.ly/3F9zRfh
Lost and Found
Please Contact Us to let us know your lost and found during the conference and gala.
Registration Details
Join us for our 17th Annual Conference and Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. Don’t miss your opportunity to secure early bird pricing, which is available until January 31, 2024.
FACL Ontario is pleased to offer a group rate for the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. The group rate is available from March 1-3, 2024. You must book by February 9, 2024. You can make own reservation by calling in toll free at 1-888-627-8559 and stating that you are part of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers block or simply quoting the group code ‘FOA’. You can also book the group rate using the booking link here: Book your group rate for Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers.
Ticket Pricing
Don’t miss out on exclusive FACL Ontario membership benefits in 2025. Your membership can be renewed at Here
Membership Benefits:
- Reduced pricing for the 2025 Conference and Gala
- Reduced pricing for FACL Ontario ticketed events
- Complimentary membership with NAPABA (National Asian Pacific American Bar Association) and associated benefits
- Access to FACL member directory
- Access to FACL job postings
- Access to mentorship programming
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Conference |
Gala |
Combined |
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Regular |
Early |
Regular |
Early |
Regular |
Early |
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Member |
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Private Practice (Non-Sole |
$310.00 |
$290.00 |
$310.00 |
$290.00 |
$510.00 |
$490.00 |
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Government/Not-for-Profit/Sole |
$190.00 |
$170.00 |
$215.00 |
$165.00 |
$325.00 |
$275.00 |
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Articling Student |
$120.00 |
$120.00 |
$105.00 |
$105.00 |
$180.00 |
$180.00 |
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Student |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
$105.00 |
$105.00 |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
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Non-Member |
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Private Practice (Non-Sole |
$360.00 |
$340.00 |
$360.00 |
$340.00 |
$610.00 |
$590.00 |
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Government/Not-for-Profit/Sole |
$240.00 |
$220.00 |
$235.00 |
$185.00 |
$345.00 |
$295.00 |
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Articling Student |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
$155.00 |
$155.00 |
$210.00 |
$210.00 |
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Student |
$130.00 |
$130.00 |
$155.00 |
$155.00 |
$180.00 |
$180.00 |
The ticket sale is closed. Please go to Contact Us to join the waitlist.
Schedule
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10:00 – 10:10 Concert Hall |
Welcome Remarks |
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10:10 – 11:05 Concert Hall
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PLENARY PANEL: BREAKING THE BAMBOO CEILING – REACHING PARTNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, OR OTHER LEADERSHIP ROLES Speakers: Glenn Chu, City of Toronto Legal Department Kevin Leung, The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited David Tsai, Miller Thomson LLP Iris Tam, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Moderator: Haley Wong, McCarthy Tétrault LLP |
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11:05 – 11:15 Concert Hall |
LAUNCH OF SPECIAL FACL INITIATIVE – BREAKING THE LEGAL BAMBOO CEILING: A STUDY OF THE ASIAN CANADIAN LAWYER EXPERIENCE AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TOWARD EMPOWERMENT Speaker: Steven Wang, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP |
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11:15 – 11:25 |
Networking Break |
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11:25 – 12:25 Concert Hall
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SESSION A: COMMUNITIES, CAUSES AND COURTS: LAWYERING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE Speakers: Mannu Chowdhury, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP Harini Sivalingam, Canadian Civil Liberties Association Yin-Yuan Chen, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law Moderator: Matthew Chung, Ministry of the Attorney General |
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11:25 – 12:25 Salon B |
SESSION B: WOMEN IN LAW: TACKLING BIAS, BALANCE, AND BEYOND Speakers: Tamara Tomomitsu, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Connie Cheung, Sherrard Kuzz LLP Mary Phan, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee Anna Wong, Weintraub Huang LLP Moderator: Cindy Lui, University of Windsor Faculty of Law |
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12:25 – 1:15 Concert Hall |
LUNCH AND KEYNOTE David Kuo, Vice President, National Asian Client Segments, Private Banking, Royal Bank of Canada |
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1:15 – 2:20 Concert Hall
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SESSION A: BEYOND NETWORKING: DEFINING YOUR BRAND AND UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIAL Speakers: Hana Dhanji, The Law School Edge Steven Ngo, Rivian Yashoda Ranganathan, Ministry of the Attorney General Moderator: Tyler Li, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law |
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1:15 – 2:30 Salon B
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SESSION B: UNCOVER THE CONFIDENT LAWYER IN YOU–GET OFF THE STICKY FLOOR AND CONQUER THE BAMBOO CEILING Speakers: Laural Carr, Impagination Inc. Hilda Gan, People Bright Consulting Inc. Moderator: Jessica Chan, Torkin Manes LLP Timothy Law, Lundy Levy Eski Baum |
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2:20 – 2:30 |
Networking Break |
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2:30 – 3:35 Concert Hall |
JUDGES’ PANEL: DIVERSITY ON THE BENCH Speakers: Justice Steve Anthony Coroza, Court of Appeal for Ontario Justice Sandra Nishikawa, Ontario Superior Court of Justice Justice Renu Mandhane, Ontario Superior Court of Justice Moderator: Justice Imran Kamal, Ontario Superior Court of Justice |
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3:35 – 3:45 |
Networking Break |
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3:45 – 4:50 Concert Hall |
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING TRUE (TO YOURSELF)—FIRESIDE CHAT ON MENTAL WELLNESS Speakers: Susannah Margison, Margisons Conflict Strategy & Consulting Inc. Aiwen Xu, Aiwen Psychotherapy Services Moderator: Jessica Chan, Torkin Manes LLP |
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4:50 – 5:00 Concert Hall |
Closing Remarks |
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5:00 – 6:30 |
Reception |
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6:30 – 9:00 |
Gala |
To facilitate an inclusive experience for all attendees, we have made the following amenities available on-site:
- Breastfeeding area
- Changing table
- Accessible washrooms
- Wheel-chair accessible elevators
- Meditation room
If you have any specific accessibility needs or require assistance during the event, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via the “CONTACT” button at the top of this web page.
Sponsors
FACL Ontario Partners
FACL Ontario is grateful for the support of its partners, which allows us to deliver our events and programming. For more information on becoming a FACL Ontario Partner, please contact facl.ontario@facl.ca.
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Boutique Sponsors
Reception Drinks Sponsors
Table Wines Sponsor
Photobooth Sponsor
Community Sponsors
