13th Annual Conference and Gala

Join Us!

Our conference is once again merged with the Asian Canadian Law Students Conference! The conference theme is Realities in Law and Practice and will include a Luncheon fireside chat with Justice Goodwin Liu (Associate Justice, California Supreme Court) and Justice Shaun Nakatsuru (Ontario Superior Court of Justice).

When?

Saturday, February 8, 2020

8:00am – 9:00pm

Where?

Toronto Region Board of Trade

First Canadian Place

77 Adelaide Street West

Toronto, ON M5X 1C1

February 8, 2020 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Save the date for FACL's 13th Annual Conference and Gala, to be co-hosted with Asian Canadian Law Students Conference. The conference theme is Realities in Law and Practice and will include a Luncheon fireside chat with Justice Goodwin Liu (Associate Justice, California Supreme Court) and Justice Shaun Nakatsuru (Ontario Superior Court of Justice)!

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Event Schedule

8:00 - 9:00

Registration

9:00-9:20

Welcome Remarks

9:20-10:25

Voices of Change: How to be an Ally to Racialized Women in Law

10:25-10:35

Break

10:35-11:45

Select 2019 Supreme Court of Canada Cases OR Career Panel: An Open Dialogue with HR Professionals in the Legal Career Field

11:45-1:05

Lunch - Fireside Chat with Justice Goodwin Liu and Justice Shaun Nakatsuru

1:15-2:25

Breakout Panels

Session A: Networking and Scaling Solo Practice
Session B: In Pursuit of Truth and Reconciliation – Perspectives on Indigenous Law
Session C: Career Paths Beyond Bay Street

2:15-2:30

Break

2:30-3:40

Breakout Panels

Session D: Privacy Law
Session E: Breaking the Invisible Barrier – Reaching Success as ESL / Foreign-trained Lawyers
Session F: Balancing Social Advocacy / Pro Bono Work and Private Practice

3:40-3:50

Break

3:50-4:50

The Business of Law: Powering It Up on the Tech Side

4:50-5:00

Closing Remarks

5:00-6:30

Cocktail Reception

Cash Bar

6:30-9:00

Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Business Attire