Date: Wed. Sept. 18, 2013
Time: 6:30- 7:30pm, Reception to follow at 8pm
Location: OBA (20 Toronto Street, Suite 300); Mercatto (15 Toronto Street)
R.S.V.P. by Mon. Sept. 16th: facl.programs@gmail.com
The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion focused on landing your next legal job as an recent call, or a junior associate. Our panelists will share their personal experiences and insights on creating and securing job opportunities in this competitive market. Topics of discussion include:
• Hiring trends: who, what, when and where;
• Skills employers are looking for in different settings, and the most effective way of getting your resume in front of these employers;
• Making a move without jeopardizing your existing employment and the challenges of moving between jobs;
• Creating a personal “brand” as a recent call/ junior associate;
• Effective networking tips and advice (especially for introverts!)
This year’s distinguished panel will be comprised of the following representatives:
Dal Bhathal, The Counsel Network, CEO & Managing Director
Bindu Cudjo, BMO Financial Group, Senior Counsel
Daniel Lo: Dentons, Articling Student
Sandra Nishikawa, Crown Law Office – Civil, Ministry of the Attorney General, Counsel
Attendance is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP by emailingfacl.programs@gmail.com (please include your name and year of call) by Monday September 16, 2013.
[CPD Accreditation Pending]