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
The Federation of Asian-Canadian Lawyers – Western Chapter will be holding a Winnipeg dim sum lunch to celebrate the Lunar New Year! You’re welcome to join us if you’re available and interested!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FACL Western AGM 2018
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Tuesday, August 21, 2018 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM [MDT]
Miller Thomson LLP Calgary (TBC)
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!
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FACL WESTERN 3rd Annual Diversity in the City Gala
MARCH 21, 2018
September 2018 | Landmark Cinemas

February 2018 | Regency Chinese Restaurant
February 2018 | North Garden Restaurant
February 2018 | North Garden Restaurant

November 2017 | Regency Chinese Restaurant

June 2017 | Dragon Chinese Restaurant

May 2017 | The Cellar

March 2017 | Civic on Third

February 2017 | North Garden Restaurant

February 2017 | Mandarin Restaurant

January 2017 | University of Alberta Faculty Club

January 2017 | Waterfront

December 2016 | Regency Palace










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