Promoting equity, justice and opportunity

Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) is a diverse coalition of Asian Canadian legal professionals working to promote equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the wider community. FACL is a national not-for-profit organization working closely with other Asian Canadian associations and community organizations.  

FACL Western is a chapter within the larger FACL organization and covers the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and the northern territories.

 

 

Events

Upcoming Events
FACL Speaker Series - Real Talk on Being Racialized Women in the Law
Jan 24
Dentons LLP
FACL Speaker Series - Real Talk on Being Racialized Women in the Law
Dentons LLP

FACL is pleased to announce our Speaker Series - Real Talk on Being Racialized Women in the Law. Join us for a candid conversation about being a racialized woman and the law.

Dentons LLP
FACL Lunch Series - January 2019
Jan 25
Royal India
FACL Lunch Series - January 2019
Royal India

Stuff yourself with some tandoori chicken, butter chicken, and chicken tikka masala. Wash it down with a glass of mango lassi, and finish off with a delicious bowl of rice pudding. Enjoy all of this and more at the return of our popular FACL Lunch Series.

Royal India
Past Events
Holiday Cheer featuring Madam Justice Ritu Khullar of the Court of Appeal (Edmonton)
Nov 28
Parlee McLaws LLP (main Parlee boardroom)
Holiday Cheer featuring Madam Justice Ritu Khullar of the Court of Appeal (Edmonton)
Parlee McLaws LLP (main Parlee boardroom)

Please join us for a little bubbly and good cheer to toast the Holidays and the coming New Year!

Our featured guest will be the honourable Madam Justice Ritu Khullar of the Court of Appeal of Alberta. We are honoured and excited to have Madam Justice share her thoughts on the topic of equal representation of the Asian community on the bench.

Parlee McLaws LLP (main Parlee boardroom)
FACL WESTERN SPEAKER SERIES: “Diversity and the Legal Profession” (Winnipeg)
Oct 3
University of Manitoba – Robson Hall –  Room 205
FACL WESTERN SPEAKER SERIES: “Diversity and the Legal Profession” (Winnipeg)
University of Manitoba – Robson Hall –  Room 205

The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers – Western Chapter (FACL Western) is pleased to present Provincial Court of Manitoba Judge Lindy Choy as a featured speaker in its Winnipeg speaker series.

University of Manitoba – Robson Hall –  Room 205
FACL Fantasy Basketball League 2018/2019
Oct 2
FACL Fantasy Basketball League 2018/2019

FACL Fantasy Basketball League
League Launch + Recruitment

 

Hoops fans! FACL is starting their inaugural Fantasy Basketball League this October.  No experience or knowledge is required. Your host, Alan Hong, will guide you through the basics of fantasy basketball, the NBA and basketball in general.


The league is open to Students & Lawyers.

(UPDATED) FACL Movie Night (Winnipeg) - Crazy Rich Asians
Sep 13
(UPDATED) FACL Movie Night (Winnipeg) - Crazy Rich Asians
FACL Movie Night (Calgary) - Crazy Rich Asians
Aug 28
FACL Movie Night (Calgary) - Crazy Rich Asians
FACL AGM 2018
Aug 21
Miller Thomson LLP Calgary (TBC)
FACL AGM 2018
Miller Thomson LLP Calgary (TBC)

FACL Western AGM 2018

SAVE THE DATE

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM [MDT]

Miller Thomson LLP Calgary (TBC)

Miller Thomson LLP Calgary (TBC)
Networking Night (YWiB x FACL x AVE Network)
Jun 5
Raw Bar
Networking Night (YWiB x FACL x AVE Network)
Raw Bar

We invite you to join us for a casual, networking night for the young professionals to celebrate the beginning of the summer, meet some great new people in the city and grow your network. This event is co-hosted by three non-profit organization groups. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided and your ticket purchase includes one drink ticket. We hope to see you there!

Raw Bar
FACL Western - Diversity in the City Gala
Mar 21
Civic on Third
FACL Western - Diversity in the City Gala
Civic on Third

SAVE THE DATE:

FACL WESTERN 3rd Annual Diversity in the City Gala

MARCH 21, 2018

 

Civic on Third
Dim Sum Series - Calgary
Feb 23
Regency Palace
Dim Sum Series - Calgary
Regency Palace
Regency Palace
(Lunar New Year) Dim Sum Series - Winnipeg
Feb 11
North Garden Restaurant
(Lunar New Year) Dim Sum Series - Winnipeg
North Garden Restaurant
North Garden Restaurant

News

News
2018 AGM & New Directors
2018 AGM & New Directors

On August 21, 2018, we held our 2018 Annual General Meeting at Miller Thomson LLP Calgary.

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Spotlight Series: Sanjiv Parmar
Spotlight Series: Sanjiv Parmar

We are honored to present our candid conversation with Sanjiv Parmar of Parmar Law (www.parmarlaw.ca).  In our conversation, Sanjiv tells us the story of how his faith inspires his practice and how his experience as a former Crown Counsel influences the way he conducts himself as a legal professional. We are happy to share a glance into Sanjiv’s story in this Spotlight Series interview.

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Spotlight Series: James-Scott Lee
Spotlight Series: James-Scott Lee

We were pleased to interview James-Scott Lee, a partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP’s Calgary office and a member of the firm’s business law practice. Over a candid conversation, James shared his story of growing up in Vancouver, his decision to pursue a law degree and the unique career path he took to Calgary. We are pleased to present his personal story in this Spotlight series interview.

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Spotlight Series: Jonathan Ng
Spotlight Series: Jonathan Ng

We recently had the privilege of interviewing Jonathan Ng, who practices Wills and Estates at Underwood Gilholme. In our conversation, Jonathan reflects on how he succeeded in securing a fruitful and fulfilling practice. We are delighted in having the opportunity to share the story of a lawyer who is dedicated in advocating for his clients’ wishes in this Spotlight Series interview.

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FACL Western endorses candidate for Alberta Bencher: Stacy Petriuk
FACL Western endorses candidate for Alberta Bencher: Stacy Petriuk
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