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 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
Past Events
(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
Dim Sum Series
Nov 17
Regency Palace
Dim Sum Series
Regency Palace

Shrimp dumplings. Steamed buns. Spare ribs. Let's try them all. Come join us for our popular dim sum series.

 

Regency Palace
FACL Fantasy Football League Launch
Sep 25
Buffalo Wild Wings
FACL Fantasy Football League Launch
Buffalo Wild Wings

Have you ever wondered what the fantasy football craze is about?  Well wonder no more because FACL is starting their inaugural fantasy football league this September.  Absolutely no experience or knowledge is required!  Your hosts, George Wong and Joshua Mamdani, will walk you through the basics of fantasy football, the NFL and football in general.


The event is open to Students & Lawyers.

Buffalo Wild Wings
2017 Alberta Bencher Election & FACL Endorsement
Sep 15
2017 Alberta Bencher Election & FACL Endorsement

FACL Endorsement Submissions are due September 15, 2017

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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