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FACL Ontario PodcastEpisode 14: Holiday WishlistHappy Holidays! In this episode, David, Christina, and Dorothy talk about their holiday wishlists for things that would make their lawyer and law student lives better.
2025-12-1920 min
FACL BCEpisode 43: A Step Into the World of Intellectual Property Law with Jayde WoodIn this episode, Claire-Xi Song and Jiahong Huang speak with Jayde Wood, an IP partner, Patent Agent, and Trademark Agent at Gowling WLG.Jayde shares the story of her journey into IP law and what drew her to this exciting sector. She discusses possible considerations for moving from a boutique firm to a full-service firm in this field, including needing to grow and adapt to her clients' present IP needs. Jayde then dives into a discussion on the hot topic of generative AI and ways that it can be used at various stages of the IP workflow. Next...
2025-12-1531 min
2025-12-0401 minFACL Ontario PodcastEpisode 13: KPop Demon LawyersIt’s our Halloween episode! David, Victoria, and Christina sink their teeth into the latest cultural phenomenon: KPop Demon Hunters. They chat about how the movie’s themes of resilience, authenticity, and connection might resonate with Asian legal professionals.
2025-10-1429 minFACL BCEpisode 42: From Litigator to Solicitor: Navigating Career Transitions in Law with Karen ClausIn this episode, Xue Zhang and Baron Hsueh speak with Karen Claus, an accomplished technology lawyer and principal of Karen Claus Law Corporation.Our conversation centres on Karen’s storied legal career - having worked as a litigator and now a solicitor, and having gained experience in private practice, in-house, and now as a solo practitioner. Karen shares the processes and approaches she took when transitioning between roles and specialties, and how she ultimately found her affinity in technology law. Finally, she reflects on the importance of staying true to your identity and values th...
2025-09-0136 minFACL Ontario PodcastEpisode 12: Give Us Bamboo LadderThis episode was recorded in March 2025, just a couple weeks after this year’s FACL Conference. David, Lucie, Victoria, and Dorothy talk about the themes out of this year’s Conference, and they chat about where they think we’re at now in the discourse about equity for Asian and racialised lawyers in the profession.
2025-08-1940 minFACL Ontario PodcastEpisode 11: The Loh DownIn this episode, Victoria talks with us about The Loh Down, a mentorship group for lawyers that she founded in 2020. Join us as we learn more about how it started, why it started, and how struggling lawyers looking for some community can participate.
2025-08-1539 minFACL Ontario PodcastEpisode 10: Lunar New Year ResolutionsIn this episode, David, Lucie, and Victoria share three resolutions for the Lunar New Year with the hopes of becoming more prosperous lawyers.
2025-08-1534 min
Law SyrupA Career in Family Law (with Dara Khoeum)This week on Law Syrup, we finally dive into a much-requested topic: family law. Our guest, Dara Khoeum, family lawyer and friend of host Herman through their work with the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL), brings sharp insight and plenty of heart to the conversation. From the path that led him into this field to the realities of the courtroom, Dara shares how he balances legal strategy with empathy, navigates the overlap between family and criminal law, and advocates for clients through some of their most challenging moments.Accompanying classroom resources for every episode of Law...
2025-08-1429 minFACL BCEpisode 41: Financial Tips for Navigating the Early Years of Your Law CareerThis episode is an edited live recording of the FACL BC event moderated by Char Sandher, the Director & Group Lead of Healthcare & Professional Banking for Western Canada at Scotiabank, on April 2, 2025. In this episode, we speak with Alex Wilson, George Zhang, and Sean Akeroyd (MNP) who are experienced with financial solutions and strategies, to arm lawyers and law students with the confidence and knowledge to make informed decisions for their financial plans and careers. We explored debt management strategies and practice considerations, as well as the importance and key aspects of a holistic financial plan. The goal...
2025-07-0735 minFACL BCEpisode 40: The Not-So-Predictable Life of a Criminal Defence Lawyer with Gloria NgIn this episode, Fiona Wong and Abby Pang speak with Gloria Ng, a criminal defence lawyer and co-founder of Platform Litigation.In this enlightening discussion of a criminal defence practice, Gloria offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on the dynamic, fast-paced, and meaningful work she does as a criminal defence lawyer. When it comes to the often unique needs of her clients, Gloria also recounts interesting experiences which exemplify the need to be flexible and creative as a successful criminal defence practitioner.As the co-founder of her own practice, Gloria also shares her thoughts on how to...
2025-05-0536 min
Charles Cook PodcastUsing defective tools can be dangerous to your liberties.Politicians are tools we use to secure our liberties. If these political tools are defective, they are danger and must be replaced. https://facl-training.org/schools/events/knoxville-tn-cms-05apr2025Support the show
2025-03-1017 minFACL BCEpisode 39: Litigation, Leadership and EDI with Douglas ChiuIn this episode, co-hosts Xue Zhang and Becca Liu welcome Douglas Chiu, a partner at Hammerco Lawyers LLP and a distinguished litigator with nearly two decades of experience in complex financial disputes. Recently recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in personal injury litigation, Douglas brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation. He shares his journey in law, reflecting on the challenges and opportunities he has encountered as an Asian leader in the legal community. He discusses how his cultural background shapes his litigation practice and his approach to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within law firms...
2025-03-0330 minFACL BCEpisode 38: Navigating Clerkships from an EDI PerspectiveThis episode is an edited live recording of the FACL BC event moderated by Jennine Punzalen, FACL BC VP Internal, on November 29th 2023.
In this episode, we speak with Stephen Hsia, Christine Yan, Brian Reigh, and Mark Iyengar on their judicial clerkship experiences ranging from the Federal Court, provincial trial and appeal courts, and the Supreme Court of Canada. In their discussion, our panelists discuss the substantive differences between clerking at each court, and share insights on their experiences of diversity and inclusion within their cohorts and with their respective judges. They address challenges...
2024-12-0236 minFACL BCEpisode 37: Envisioning the Future of Law and Diversity with Alex SuThis episode is an edited live recording of the FACL BC event moderated by Mark Leung, FACL BC In-House Committee Chair, on November 27, 2023. In this episode, Alex Su delves into the impact of his Asian-American background on his career path in law and shares his unique journey from being a lawyer in private practice, to a salesperson in legal tech, and now as an internet celebrity. Alex shares the influence of his multicultural upbringing on his life-long journey in the legal industry, and reflects on those transitional moments when he allowed himself to pivot to different legal roles. Alex also...
2024-10-0732 minFACL Ontario PodcastEpisode 9: Conferences for Asian legal professionalsHillson Tse joins us to debrief this year’s FACL Conference. We talk about conferences for Asian legal professionals--what we like and don’t like, how tough networking can be, and what sort of programming we find interesting.
2024-09-0623 minFACL Ontario PodcastEpisode 8: Speed Mentor-A-ThonDorothy and Lucie discuss the annual FACL Mentor-A-Thon. They talk about their experiences as both mentor and mentee and the importance of having a mentor to guide you through your legal journey.
2024-09-0618 minFACL BCEpisode 36: Navigating 2L and Articling Recruitment with Stephanie MuiIn this episode, we chat with Stephanie Mui, Assistant Dean of the Career Services Office at Allard Law, about navigating student recruitment. Stephanie shares her career journey, offering essential tips on crafting standout applications, effective networking, and interview preparation. We also discuss post-COVID-19 changes in recruitment and address common misconceptions law students have. Stephanie provides tailored advice for Asian Canadian students on leveraging their unique backgrounds in the recruitment process. Whether you are preparing for OCIs, articling, or early in your legal career, Stephanie's wisdom will guide you through the challenges and help you put your best foot forward.
2024-08-3033 minFACL BCEpisode 35: Becoming a Star Associate with Lucy SchillingJoin us as we uncover essential insights with Lucy Schilling, partner and Vice Office Managing Partner at Cozen O’Connor’s Vancouver office. Lucy shares perspectives on understanding law as a business, empowering junior associates to take initiative and become indispensable team members, and effective strategies for standing out. Additionally, Lucy explores the importance of networking and business development, offering practical advice to build a strong professional network right from the start. Don’t miss this lively and inspiring conversation packed with actionable advice to help junior lawyers shine and leave a lasting impact! We extend our gratitude to Cozen O...
2024-07-2236 minCharles Cook PodcastYou owe it to yourself to be the most effective activist you can be.If you are going to invest your time, talent and treasure into being involved in politics, shouldn`t you learn the skills to be the most effective activist you can be. You can learn those skills by attending this political leadership school. https://facl-training.org/schools/events/dandridge-tn-pls-17aug2024Support the show
2024-06-0919 minFACL BCEpisode 34: Championing Inclusivity and Leading by Example with Cheryl D'Sa
In this episode, we dive into Cheryl D'Sa, KC's remarkable journey through the legal landscape. From her beginnings in the accounting department of a law firm during undergrad to her current role as managing partner at Narwal Litigation LLP, Cheryl's career trajectory is truly impressive. Beyond her professional accolades, Cheryl is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in the legal field. Her leadership as an elected Bencher of the Law Society of British Columbia since 2020 and former chair of the LSBC’s EDI Committee, among her work on other committees and task forces, underscores her commitment to creating a m...
2024-04-3037 min
Hour Of DecisionHour of Decision Episode 16: Principals and Pragmatism: What to do?In this episode Lew discusses the constant tension between a person’s principles and navigating toward success in politics, whether it’s the choice of candidates made by a voter, or the way a candidate for office conducts their race, and themselves. Lew talks about the usual ways voters go about picking a candidate, and the pitfalls involved. He also discusses how to/and how not to work with legislators, and why your choice of candidate, whether to vote or to volunteer for, doesn’t always have anything to do with the candidate themselves. Lew gives a shout out to the...
2024-03-191h 00FACL BCEpisode 33: Taking a Break and Throwing Your Own Party with James HsuIn this episode, James Hsu unveils his unique career journey - transitioning from a litigator to employment lawyer to in-house legal counsel before finding his calling back in private practice as an employment and human rights lawyer at PortaLaw. James also shares his reflections from a nine-month long break between positions. Having gained valuable insights into maintaining personal autonomy, life satisfaction, and identity, James speaks on the importance of taking a break, understanding the meaning behind your career goals, and "throwing your own party".
In this candid conversation, James delves into his reset and pivot into employment...
2024-02-2929 minFACL BCEpisode 32: A Discussion on Navigating a Dynamic Legal Career with James Chen
In this episode, we chat with James Chen, an accomplished legal professional who's paved a unique career path. As the founder of CMJC Law, James spent over a decade in big firms, specializing in corporate and securities law, before transitioning to an in-house role at a large company, where he drove transformative growth initiatives. In 2016, he took the leap to establish his own practice, CMJC Law, offering legal, strategic, and business advice. James shares insights from his journey, highlighting the importance of a supportive legal network and lessons learned from his varied experiences. Join us for a fresh perspective...
2023-11-0221 minFACL BCEpisode 31: A Discussion with Chilwin Cheng on Diversity, Mentorship, and Legal Success
In this podcast mini-series, join Brian Cheng for a captivating conversation with Chilwin Cheng, a seasoned business litigator specializing in complex commercial litigation and regulatory and white-collar defence. As the principal of Ascendion Law, Chilwin shares insights into his career journey, the changing landscape of diversity, the significance of mentorship, and his distinct perspective on work-life balance. Together, we'll explore the legal profession, gaining unique insights into Chilwin's exceptional experiences and the challenges he's navigated as an Asian lawyer finding success.
2023-09-3034 minFACL BCEpisode 30: Driving Change in Public Transportation with Gigi Chen-KuoIn this episode, we sit down with Gigi Chen-Kuo, TransLink's Chief Operating Officer, as she discusses her 30-year career that fuses law and public transportation. From her favorite TransLink route to her transition from law to an in-house role, Gigi shares insights on her unique position, daily challenges, and defining moments. Get a glimpse into her historic role as the first Asian heritage person to lead TransLink, her involvement in EDI initiatives, and practical advice for balancing legal work with non-legal roles. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Gigi's experiences at the intersection of leadership, law, and public servic...
2023-08-3030 min
Tech Policy GrindPrivacy, Patience and Practice with Justin P’ng [S4E22]
This week, Class 4 Fellow and Fellow Highlights series host Meri Baghdasaryan sits down with Justin P’ng. Justin is a Class 4 Fellow and a privacy and cybersecurity lawyer at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, an international law firm based in Canada. His practice focuses on cyber incident response, data governance, and privacy compliance. He obtained his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and previously studied International Relations at the University of Toronto. Justin is a Junior Board Member at the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project and was formerly President of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL Ontario), a...
2023-08-1734 min
Loving Liberty Radio Network06-26-2023 Liberty RoundTable with Sam BushmanHour 1
* Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley, Founder and Chairman of the Constitution
Commemoration Foundation and the author of the book and DVD/CD lecture
series “To Preserve the Nation.” In the Tradition of the Founding
Fathers – FreedomsRisingSun.com
* Joe Biden to announce $40B to boost high-speed Internet across US.
* A bridge over Yellowstone River collapses, sending a toxic freight train into the waters below!
* How ‘Amtrak Joe’ Biden’s infrastructure push could put rail back on
track in the US – How the administration could transform America’s
“embarrassing” rail service – Not!
* The House of Repre...
2023-07-261h 49Loving Liberty Radio Network06-19-2023 Liberty RoundTable with Sam BushmanHour 1
* Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley, Founder and Chairman of the Constitution
Commemoration Foundation and the author of the book and DVD/CD lecture
series “To Preserve the Nation.” In the Tradition of the Founding
Fathers – FreedomsRisingSun.com
* Juneteenth is a federally recognized holiday that celebrates the end of enslavement in the United States – Not!
* Juneteenth: Nothing but A Satanic, Fake News Dishonest Re-write of History!
* Are You Free To Act For Yourself In America Today?
* Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a state with no property tax.
* “Tax F...
2023-07-251h 49Loving Liberty Radio Network06-15-2023 Liberty RoundTable with Sam BushmanHour 1
* Guests: Bryan Rust, Kelly Finnegan, Over the past 50 years, Rust
Coins has been working to educate customers about precious metals –
RustCoinAndGift.com
* Honest Money Report: Gold – $1955.30 Silver – $23.93.
* Fed Reserve thugs left interest rates unchanged, after raising rates 10 times in a row since March 2022.
* Trump Raises $6.6 Million After Indictment.
* Americans Told Not to Mail Checks Anymore If you must do so, don’t send it via your mailbox.
* Check fraud is back in a big way, so much so that postal
authorities and bank officials are warning American...
2023-07-251h 49FACL BCEpisode 29: Corporate Lawyer Series with Julia WintersThis is the first episode of FACL BC's new Corporate Lawyer Series. In this episode, we invite Julia Winters, a partner in Lawson’s Asia Pacific Group focusing on corporate/commercial and real estate law and the Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Lawson Lundell. Julia shares her journey towards a corporate and real estate practice, her experience interacting specifically with Asian or Chinese clients, and her efforts in promoting EDI. She shares her views on how EDI may be improved in the legal profession. Whether you are a law student interested in solicitor’s work, an associate practisin...
2023-05-2923 minFACL BCEpisode 28: Becoming a Partner/Shareholder with Sameer KambojIn this episode, we sit down with Sameer Kamboj, a litigator and new shareholder at Owen Bird. Sameer takes us on a journey through his path to law and shares his insights on the keys to success in becoming a shareholder or partner in a law firm. But that's not all. Sameer also provides invaluable advice to law students and associates, offering practical tips to help them thrive in the legal profession. And as a bonus, Sameer also opens up about his personal life and shares with us the journey of finding love while in law school. Spoiler Alert: du...
2023-03-3017 minFACL BCEpisode 27: Reflections on the Career of Justice Randall WongLate in 2022, FACL BC’s Vice Presidents, Jim Wu and Fiona Wong, sat down with Justice Randall Wong to reflect on his path to becoming a lawyer, and his distinguished career as a member of the judiciary.
In this episode, Justice Wong recounts the significance of Vancouver’s historical buildings, legal landscape, and key figures who served as mentors to him over the decades. He shares with us the important phone calls he received which changed his career, his journey working in Yukon, serving on the executive of the Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges, the significance of h...
2023-02-2443 minFACL BCEpisode 26: Switching Practice Areas, Starting a Firm, and the NCA Process with Abby PangWelcome to our first episode of 2023! FACL BC would like to thank its listeners and supporters for nominating its podcast to receive the 2022 Clawbies Award for Best Podcast. We are grateful to receive this award and hope you continue to enjoy our carefully curated content moving forward.
In this episode, we invite long time FACL BC Mentorship and Membership Committee volunteer, Abby Pang, to share with us her decision to pivot from personal injury law to family law, and how she managed to gain experience in family law before switching practice areas. Abby also shares her ups...
2023-01-3015 minFACL BCEpisode 25: Overcoming Expectations of Being a Perfect Lawyer and Being Comfortable with FailureIn this episode, we invite lawyer and life coach, Angela Han from the US, to share briefly about her own journey with mental health, how she helps others through her career, and her thoughts on being a minority in the legal field.
Angela paves the way for Asian lawyers, particularly Asian women, to turn our so-called “weaknesses” into “fuel” for our journeys. She reminds us that it's okay to be imperfect, and that perception is key to any situation we are in.
Listen to Angela's own podcast here: https://www.angela-han.com/
2022-12-0115 minLawyered79: Insurance Law (Dennis Ong)
On this episode, we chat about insurance law with Dennis Ong, Aviva trial lawyer and Deputy Judge of the Small Claims Court
Topics: the meaning of physical damage, delays and civil juries; third-party litigation funding; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
Full Episode (54:40) Download Transcript
What is the plain and ordinary meaning of the words “physical damage”? (8:57) What role does delay play in a court’s decision to strike a civil jury ? (17:58) How does an adverse costs award impact a party that has engaged a third-party litigation funder? (28:01) Our Ask-Me-Anything segment...
2022-11-0900 minFACL BCEpisode 24: Debunking the Myths of Working with a Recruiter (Sponsored by Impact Recruitment)In this episode, Impact Recruitment's Steve Dorling and Olivia Truong explain to FACL BC's members and the legal community at large on what it means to work with skilled recruiters. They answer all of our questions, from how to work with a recruiter, whether it's a free service, what to submit in your application materials, the average pay range in the US, to being transparent about the difficulties of transitioning back from US legal practice and in-house practice. Is the grass greener on the other side? Only one way to find out!
If you are considering pursuing a...
2022-10-2838 minFACL BCEpisode 23: From Private Practice to In-House at Aritzia with Jaclyn LeongOur host May Au, in-house counsel at Lululemon, sits down with Jaclyn Leong, Senior Legal Counsel at Aritzia for this episode (recorded in April 2022). Aside from raving about the delicious fried chicken wings at Phnom Penh in Vancouver's Chinatown, and recommending her favourite pieces from the fashion boutique, Jaclyn shares with us her decision to transition from a legal career in private practice, to in-house at Telus, a major Canadian telecommunications company, to now in-house leading the employment portfolio for one of Vancouver's most successful clothing brands in North America. With over 100 stores across Canada and the US, Jaclyn...
2022-09-1933 minLoving Liberty Radio Network08-08-2022 Liberty RoundTable with Sam BushmanHour 1
* Guest: Lowell Nelson – CampaignForLiberty.org – RonPaulInstitute.org
* Report on the Political Leadership School – If you have never attended this school before, you are welcome to watch the 20-minute video found at the FACL website, facl-training.org
* If you cannot travel to attend one of these schools, then volunteer to host a school in your own community!
* Dr. Simone Gold Jailed for Trespassing – LifeSiteNews.com – From the beginning, Gold was singled out by the FBI among the thousands who entered the Capitol on January 6, despite her totally peaceful conduct.
* We now have a two...
2022-08-101h 49
FAST & FORWARD der Logistik-Podcast von FIEGEEpisode #17: FACL – Ein Besuch bei FIEGE Air Cargo LogisticsSarah und Tobi mit Jörg Schwarzer und Thomas Rudek
In der siebzehnten Folge von FAST & FORWARD, dem Logistik-Podcast von FIEGE, haben Sarah und Tobi einen Zwischenstopp am Frankfurter Flughafen gemacht. Elefanten, Oldtimer, Chemikalien, Kunstwerke, Antiquitäten: Im Bauch von Flugzeugen gibt‘s mitunter mehr zu sehen als in Museen. Kaum jemand weiß das besser als Thomas Rudek und Jörg Schwarzer von FIEGE Air Cargo Logistics.
Sie erklären Sarah und Tobi wie Luftfracht made by FIEGE funktioniert.
„Luftfracht ist sicherlich speziell. Das ist schon so ein bisschen eine Parallelwelt. Es gibt eigentlich nichts, was es nicht gib...
2022-07-2832 minLoving Liberty Radio Network07-25-2022 Liberty RoundTable with Sam BushmanHour 1
* Guest: Lowell Nelson – CampaignForLiberty.org – RonPaulInstitute.org
* Political Leadership School on Saturday, August 6 – It will be held at the Salt Lake Community College in Sandy, Utah. This one-day school will be taught by a nationally acclaimed instructor from the Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership (FACL, Kirk Shelley from Oklahoma – facl-training.org
* Letter to NCAA President: Investigate Harms Caused by the COVID Clot Shots – LewRockwell.com – “No College Mandates” had sent a letter to NCAA President Mark Emmert, encouraging the NCAA to do the following three things: investigate vaccine injuries among college athletes; end discrimination based on...
2022-07-271h 49
FACL BCEpisode 22: Asian Litigators Series with Kevin Loo, QCGuest host Chilwin Cheng sits down with Kevin Loo, QC one year later to discuss his Queen's Counsel appointment in 2021. In this episode, Kevin shares with us his thoughts on becoming Queen's Counsel, and family history, including how his great uncle, Andrew Joe, was the first Chinese Canadian to be admitted to the British Columbia bar in 1953. Kevin also discusses briefly his Uncle Andrew's advocacy efforts on behalf of Asian Canadians in Chinatown, where among many things, he fought for the right for local butchers to hang char siu on its store front windows.
See the full...
2022-07-0212 minFACL BCEpisode 21: Asian Litigators Series with Miranda LamIn this episode, guest host Chilwin Cheng invites long-time friend Miranda Lam onto FACL BC's podcast again, one year later. This month she shares with us her exciting (and surprising) transition from being a litigation partner and retail sector lead at McCarthy Tétrault, for more than a decade, to now the Chief Legal Officer and Senior Director, Business Development at Acuitas Therapeutics Inc. Miranda recounts her unforgettable experiences at a National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) conference, and reminds leaders in the legal field to "send the elevator down" to support each other. Chilwin and Miranda also di...
2022-05-3021 minFACL BCEpisode 20: Asian Litigators Series with Rose-Mary Liu Basham, QCIn this podcast mini-series, Chilwin Cheng interviews Rose-Mary Liu Basham, QC, founder of Basham Law. Rose-Mary discusses her experience as an Asian woman litigator, tracing her journey from when she was first called to the Bar in 1977. Rose-Mary shares with us her stories in the courtroom over the last four decades and imparts wisdom on how to to be a good lawyer, regardless of one's race and gender.
2022-04-2834 min
Dad StaticLive Free or Die!Ep.#43. Interview with New Hampshire state rep Melissa Blasek. Melissa tells us how New Hampshire is different than most other states. They don’t put up with the government trying to take away our freedoms and civil liberties. She is a great example of ONE person seeing a problem and deciding to do something about it. https://openstates.org/nh/bills/?sponsor=ocd-person/38dff49e-ef79-4720-b991-c3d76ccb87e4 https://facl-training.org
2022-04-1138 minFACL BCEpisode 19: Buying an Existing Practice and Owning a Small BusinessIn this podcast mini-series, Brian Cheng interviews Cynthia Lam, new owner of GBC Law in Burnaby, BC. Cynthia shares her journey rising through the ranks from associate to buying the law practice of her now-former boss. As an eight-year call who has been the owner of her firm for eight weeks, she also describes the challenges of transitioning from being an employee to being an employer. We invite you to come listen to the insights that Cynthia shares as a small business owner and lawyer.
2022-04-0126 minFACL BCEpisode 18: A Conversation with a Bencher on Work-Life Balance and Building a Successful CareerIn this episode, Brian Cheng interviews Gurminder Sandhu, partner at Hamilton Duncan and recently elected Bencher of the LSBC. Gurminder recounts his experience as a senior litigator with over 21 years of legal practice. As a husband and father of three children, Gurminder shares his insight on developing a new practice area, maintaining work-life balance and having a successful career. As a Bencher, Gurminder tells us about his vision for the B.C. bar and the growing diversity among its ranks.
2022-02-2132 min
Joshua MinistriesFreedom Truckers, FACL, Freedom Med, resources.I want to give you resources and info to build you up to resist this tyrannical government. The Freedom Truckers have set GOOD EXAMPLE. I went to Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership training to learn how to be politically feared by RINO'S. I learned of a group that supports those that have loved ones in the death camps we call HOSPITALS, Freedom Med Chat on Telegram.
Freedom Convoy
https://freedomfighternation.org/freedom-convoy/
Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership Training
https://facl-training.org/
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2022-01-3026 min
Joshua MinistriesFreedom Truckers, FACL, Freedom Med, resources.Pocket Constitution with Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights https://amzn.to/3J4sO4f
I want to give you resources and info to build you up to resist this tyrannical government. The Freedom Truckers have set GOOD EXAMPLE. I went to Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership training to learn how to be politically feared by RINO'S. I learned of a group that supports those that have loved ones in the death camps we call HOSPITALS, Freedom Med Chat on Telegram.
Freedom Convoy
https://freedomfighternation.org/freedom-convoy/
Foundation for Applied...
2022-01-3026 minJoshua MinistriesFreedom Truckers, FACL, Freedom Med, resources.Pocket Constitution with Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights https://amzn.to/3J4sO4f
I want to give you resources and info to build you up to resist this tyrannical government. The Freedom Truckers have set GOOD EXAMPLE. I went to Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership training to learn how to be politically feared by RINO'S. I learned of a group that supports those that have loved ones in the death camps we call HOSPITALS, Freedom Med Chat on Telegram.
Freedom Convoy
https://freedomfighternation.org/freedom-convoy/
Foundation for Applied...
2022-01-3026 minFACL BCEpisode 17: Equity and Diversity: A Bencher's PerspectiveIn this episode, we are honoured to be joined by Gaynor Yeung, who is a Director at Whitelaw Twining and was recently re-elected as a Bencher. Called to the bar in 1996, Gaynor shares with us what equity and diversity (E&D) means to her, some potential steps to improve E&D in the BC bar, and how she thinks the legal community has progressed over the years. In this episode, Gaynor also candidly shares her experience in and enthusiasm for making a difference to encourage racialized and non-racialized lawyers to promote E&D in the legal profession.
2022-01-2833 minFACL BCEpisode 16: Making Change in Law with Dr. Julie MacfarlaneTW: this episode contains discussions of sexual violence and violence against women. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Julie Macfarlane, Order of Canada recipient and founder of the National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSLRP). In addition to discussing the access to justice crisis that impacts self-represented litigants, Dr. Macfarlane also shares about her advocacy work against non-disclosure agreements (NDA's) and Islamophobia. The interview concludes with Dr. Macfarlane's commentary on her book titled, Going Public: A Survivor's Journey from Grief to Action, which details her own experiences and struggles with the legal system a...
2021-11-2932 minFACL BCEpisode 15: OCI Recruitment Tips & Tricks with Parveen Sehra, Director of Professional ResourcesThis episode we sit down with Parveen Sehra, the Director of Professional Resources at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds LLP. She leads the student program for summer and articling students, including recruitment, engagement, and professional development. She is skilled in helping young professionals develop and further their skills and has a broad range of experience within the legal industry. Parveen was most recently one of our speakers on September 14, 2021, for the panel titled “Navigating the Recruitment Process as an Asian-Canadian Law Student: Putting Your Best Foot Forward”. This episode is a recap of that event with OCI guidance, and provides further back...
2021-10-2638 minFACL BCEpisode 14: Money Matters for Legal Professionals with Kelly Ho (Sponsored by DLD Financial Group)October's episode is brought to you by DLD Financial Group, a full-service financial planning firm based in downtown Vancouver. This month we are pleased to have Kelly Ho from DLD discuss money matters with legal professionals. You may have seen Kelly at one of our Fridays with FACL BC events earlier this year. In this episode, Kelly will discuss common financial issues faced by lawyers at all stages of their career and strategies one can employ to maximize their financial success. The goal is to provide you with a foundational understanding of financial planning advice specifically for lawyers and...
2021-10-1330 minFACL BCEpisode 13: A Conversation with Barbara Wang on Law-Adjacent CareersThis episode is a discussion on law-adjacent careers with Barbara Wang, the Manager of Student Experience at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. Prior to joining the law school, Barbara was an associate at McCarthy Tétrault.
Knowing that there would never be the “perfect” time for a career change, after a few years, Barbara made the leap. On the transition from private practice to her current law-adjacent role at Allard, Barbara discusses the factors she considered in her decision, the people she reached out to, the resources she relied on, th...
2021-09-0316 minFACL BCEpisode 12: A Conversation with Aaron Bains on Diversity and Inclusion and the Importance of Relationships: From Hireback, Partnership, to Giving Back to the CommunityWelcome back to season 2 of our podcast, where we feature Aaron Bains for this month's episode. Hailing from Surrey, BC, Aaron currently works at Aird & Berlis LLP and is a member of the firm's diversity and inclusion committee. He dedicates his time to various boards, most recently as president of the South Asian Bar Association of Toronto as well as the St. George's Society. Like our former guest Nerissa Yan, Aaron was named as Canada's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in 2020 by Canadian Lawyer magazine in the Young Influencer category. He was also recognized as a 2020 Precedent Setter by Precedent...
2021-08-1526 minLoving Liberty Radio Network7-19-2021 Liberty RoundTable with Sam BushmanHour 1
* Guest: Lowell Nelson – CampaignForLiberty.org – RonPaulInstitute.org.
* Reminder: Political Leadership School in Utah on July 31! – https://facl-training.org.
* The Preciousness of Remaining Human – PanData.org.
* Dr. Charles Hoffe, Canadian Doctor: 62% of Patients Vaccinated for COVID Have Permanent Heart Damage – HealthImpactNews.com.
* 150 million people pushed into extreme poverty; 130 million people threatened by starvation; 1.2 million child deaths from the lockdowns. Lockdowns are deadly in developing countries where people live from hand to mouth.
* Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn: “We know they are lying, they know they are lying, they know we know they are lying...
2021-07-201h 49FACL BCEpisode 11: Minority Representation in Media with Jaskaran Singh SandhuThis episode is a discussion with Jaskaran Sandhu, lawyer and senior consultant at Crestview Strategy and the founder of Baaz media, on the way in which ethnic communities are portrayed in the media, the historical issues that continue today with minority media representation and the importance of having independent community based media outlets. Jaskaran also sheds light on the ongoing Indian farmer's protest and the role of the media in one of the largest movements in the world.
Prior to joining Crestview Strategy, Jaskaran was the Executive Director of the World Sikh Organization of Canada and also p...
2021-07-0142 minLoving Liberty Radio Network6-21-2021 Liberty RoundTable with Sam BushmanHour 1
* Guest: Lowell Nelson – CampaignForLiberty.org – RonPaulInstitute.org.
* Event promote Constitutional Counties across the country and resurrect Faith, Family, & Freedom: Today – Monday, June 21st, 4:00 PM at Liberty Hall, OPEN HOUSE, MEET & GREET with speakers – 6:00 PM, the ARISE USA event begins at Smith Family Park in Farr West, Utah.
* Reminder: Saturday, July 31, (the last day in the month) The Utah Campaign for Liberty is sponsoring a Political Leadership School at the Salt Lake Community College in Sandy, Utah. The school will go from nine in the morning until five in the afternoon. Lunch is included. Register here...
2021-06-221h 49FACL BCEpisode 10: Pay Equity & Gender Representation in the Legal Profession and Academia with Dr. Carol LiaoThis episode discusses pay equity, corporate governance, and the pressing need for increasing gender and racialized representation in boards, the legal profession, and legal academia. In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Carol Liao, Associate Professor at the Allard School of Law and the UBC Sauder Distinguished Scholar of the Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics at the UBC Sauder School of Business. She recently received the 2021 Influential Women in Business Award, an award that recognizes leaders in their respective field for contributing their time and expertise to the broader BC business community as board members...
2021-06-1546 min
FACL BCEpisode 9: An Overview of the Community Legal Assistance Society and Access to Justice with Isaac WonIn this episode, we welcome Isaac Won, a lawyer in the Community Law Program with the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS). Isaac discusses access to justice reform initiatives, public interest work, and his current advocacy work at CLAS.
During law school, Isaac volunteered extensively with the Law Students Legal Advice Program, providing legal representation and advice to low income and vulnerable individuals. Isaac completed his articles with CLAS in May 2018 and worked with the Mental Health Law Program and the Human Rights Clinic before joining the Community Law Program in 2020.
We discuss a number of...
2021-05-0334 min
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood TherapyWhat Happened In the first Feeling Great Book Club?238: Feeling Great Book Club Featuring Drs. Sharon Batista and Robert Schacter In today's podcast, Drs. Sharon Batista and Robert Schacter describe their visionary 16-week Feeling Great Book Club for mental health professionals that we mentioned in a podcast several months ago. The group was a great success, and I am super thankful to them for creating it! Sharon described how the group came into being. She'd been looking forward to Feeling Great and ordered the hardbound and the audio version as well. But she found, like so many mental health professionals, that it is difficult...
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FACL BCEpisode 8: From Almost Leaving Law to Partnership with Albert KleinFive years ago, Albert Klein was contemplating leaving law. He is now a partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, running a successful disability law practice across Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. He joins guest host (and younger brother) James Hsu, co-chair of FACL BC's membership committee, to discuss what changed, the importance of identifying your "non-negotiables'' and what it takes to run a multi-jurisdictional practice.
Albert Klein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-klein-73232772/
Albert Klein Bio: https://stlawyers.ca/team/albert-klein/
James Hsu https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hsu-he-him-7b635a25/
Be sure to learn more about us at fac...
2021-04-0135 min
FACL BCEpisode 7: Conversation with Lisa Fong, QC on Gender and Asian RepresentationThis month we are pleased to have Chilwin Cheng return as guest host, where he interviews Lisa Fong, QC. In this episode, Chilwin and Lisa discuss her upbringing with immigrant parents, Asian representation in the legal profession, the lack of judicial diversity on the Bench, her appointment as Queen’s Counsel, and the contested topic of whether potstickers or steamed soup dumplings are better. Queen’s Counsel is an honorary title to recognize a lawyer’s exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession.
Some statistics on judicial appointments:
In the Federal judicial appointment process for 2019 to 202...
2021-03-0834 min
FACL BCEpisode 6: February Mini Series with Miranda LamChilwin Cheng, Principal at Ascendion Law, is the host of FACL BC's February special 3-part interview series.
This week's guest is Miranda Lam. Miranda resolves complex disputes and is a highly regarded trusted business advisor to private and public enterprises. A partner in McCarthy Tetrault’s Litigation Group, she is also the Retail Sector Lead in the firm’s national Retail and Consumer Markets Group, and a core member of the Mining and Technology Groups. A skilled litigator, she is recognized for her strategic thinking and business-oriented problem-solving approach to all disputes. Miranda is also the chair of M...
2021-02-2233 min
FACL BCEpisode 5: February Mini Series with Brian ChengChilwin Cheng, Principal at Ascendion Law, is the host of FACL BC's February special 3-part interview series. This week's guest is Brian Cheng, who is a shareholder at Owen Bird with a focus on commercial litigation and insurance defence. Brian has appeared in the Provincial Court, Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal. He is also licensed to practice in Washington where he has appeared before the District Court, Superior Court, and the Court of Appeals.
In addition to his practice, Brian volunteers as a supervising lawyer through UBC’s Law Students’ Legal Advice Program and as a clin...
2021-02-0744 min
FACL BCEpisode 4: February Mini Series Featuring Kevin LooChilwin Cheng, Principal of Ascendion Law, takes over FACL BC's podcast for a special February 3-part series of interviews.
His first guest is Kevin Loo. He is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer and is a partner of Nathanson Schachter & Thompson LLP. Kevin regularly appears as counsel in the B.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories, the Federal Court, and various administrative tribunals. Kevin clerked at the Court of Appeal. He is a Litigation Star, Benchmark Canada, and a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.
2021-02-0142 minFACL Ontario PodcastFACL Ontario Podcast: Addressing Anti-Black RacismIn this episode, we discuss anti-black racism with Anthony Morgan, a leading racial justice lawyer and Manager of the City of Toronto's Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit.
2021-01-0338 min
FACL BCEpisode 3: True Diversity and Overcoming Adversity with Nerissa YanWe speak with Nerissa Yan, recently named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada in the Young Influencer Category for 2020. Nerissa is a civil litigator at Hakemi Ridgedale LLP. We discuss challenges Nerissa has faced like coming to Canada and having to learn English as an adult, gender bias, and experiences in the courtroom.
2021-01-0130 min
FACL BCEpisode 2: Experiences as a Racialized Legal Professional with Raji MangatRaji Mangat joins us to discuss her experience with administrative and constitutional law, and being a racialized legal professional. Raji has a wide-ranging legal career with a commitment to using the law as a tool for positive transformation. Currently, she is the executive director at West Coast LEAF, a nonprofit organization that seeks to end gender discrimination through equality rights litigation, law reform, and public legal education.
Your hosts: Joannie Fu and Fiona Wong
This episode was edited by Michelle Fung.
Be sure to learn more about us at faclbc.ca
2020-12-0145 min
EDUCARLOSOFICIAL🤓 ¿QUÉ ES UNA CÉLULA? | 👉 FUNCIONES Y ESTRUCTURA DE LA CÉLULA 👀La célula es la unidad morfológica y funcional de todo ser vivo. Es la estructura de menor tamaño considerada viva. Aquí podrás conocer de manera simple las características funcionales y estructurales de las células. Comparte, dale like y suscríbete a nuestro canal si te ha servido la información brindada.
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2020-11-0614 min
FACL BCEpisode 1: Trauma-Informed Lawyering with Myrna McCallumIn this episode, we welcome our first guest, Myrna McCallum. She is a Métis-Cree human rights lawyer, former prosecutor and adjudicator, and host of the Trauma-Informed Lawyer podcast. We explore what it means to be trauma-informed and how to apply this skill to our practice and everyday lives, opening up on tough topics such as: cultural humility, the practice of self-care, and the fine balance between being trauma-informed while not taking on a client's trauma.
Your hosts: Fiona Wong and Sandy Lun
This episode was edited by Michelle Fung
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2020-11-0151 minFACL BCWelcome to FACL BC's New Podcast!FACL BC aims to promote diverse and unique people in the legal profession. Learn more about the hosts and producers of FACL BC's new podcast and a sneak preview of what's to come!
Your hosts: Fiona Wong, Sandy Lun & Joannie Fu
Learn more about us at faclbc.ca
2020-10-1902 minFACL Ontario PodcastFACL Ontario Podcast: Race and Identity in the Law, Part 2Join us for the second part of a fascinating conversation about race and identity in the legal profession with our guests Jennifer King, an environmental law partner in private practice, and Fay Faraday, a social justice lawyer, policy consultant and academic.
2020-10-0734 minFACL Ontario PodcastFACL Ontario Podcast: Race and Identity in the Law, Part 1Join us for a conversation about race and identity in the legal profession with our guests Jennifer King, an environmental law partner in private practice, and Fay Faraday, a social justice lawyer, policy consultant and academic.
2020-09-0849 minFACL Ontario PodcastFACL Ontario Podcast: Impacts of COVID-19COVID 19 is exposing systematic racial discrimination and the inequalities that have long been ignored in healthcare, education and employment. This podcast focusses on the impact of the pandemic on women and particularly racialized women, with special guests Deepa Mattoo, Executive Director at the Barbra Schlifer Clinic, and Rosel Kim, a staff lawyer at the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF).
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2020-05-0200 min
The Lawyers Lounge PodcastThe realities of practising remotely, cross-examining police witnesses, and Gerald Chan on “The Virus of Anti-Asian Prejudice”Join Danielle and Lisa as they discuss the challenges of practising criminal law remotely and supporting clients who are currently in custody. Gerald Chan, president of FACL and partner at Stockwoods LLP, addresses the realities of Asian Canadian racism in the age of COVID-19 and the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in the Adler case.
Special Guest: Gerald Chan
2020-05-0151 minFACL Ontario PodcastFACL Ontario Podcast: Impacts of COVID-19Part 1: Interview with Gerald Chan and Leonard Kim
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Beyond the AEpisode 2 - Samson Chan (McMillan LLP; FACL BC)Anxiety is a double-edged sword. It affects one’s performance, and may even become detrimental to finding a fulfilling career in law. The lack of dialogue on the topic at a firm can further exacerbate the experience felt by each individual and ultimately lead to departure. In the uphill battle of our high performing profession, Samson Chan offers his perspective as a leader of the Asian Canadian legal community in British Columbia, and as a star associate at McMillan LLP. In a profession where stress and anxiety seem inevitable, Samson weighs in on how to manage stress and failure wh...
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