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Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn seminar on Civil Litigation and Cross Cultural Clients, hosted by Doug Chiu and Serena Cheong of Hammerco Lawyers LLP.
About the Topic
Visible and ethnic minorities represent a sizeable amount of Vancouver’s population, and many are owners of small and medium enterprises in the Lower Mainland. When assisting both personal and business clients in litigation, there may be numerous cultural nuances and important legal issues for counsel to consider. These differences play a role in forming one’s litigation strategy and providing proper service to the client. We will be discussing real life cases and hope to provide insight on what to be aware of.
We thank Hammerco Lawyers LLP for graciously offering to host FACL BC for this event.
This seminar is eligible for 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit, providing you with an opportunity to enhance your professional skills and stay updated on crucial legal topics. Don't miss this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with industry experts, and enjoy a productive lunch and learn experience.
Meet our Presenters
Doug Chiu
Doug Chiu is a Partner at Hammerco Lawyers LLP and leads their Commercial Litigation Department. He primarily acts for small and medium businesses, where he handles matters related to professional negligence, insurance disputes and corporate malfeasance. Doug is a regular speaker on Chinese media and co-hosts a monthly call-in show where he discusses legal issues and fields live questions on civil litigation in Cantonese.
Serena Cheong
Serena Cheong is an Associate with Hammerco Lawyers LLP. Her main areas of practice are class actions, personal injury (including civil sexual assault), and commercial litigation. She is a first-generation immigrant from Macau and speaks conversational Cantonese. She has been a part of FACL since 2019; she is a part of this year’s Leadership Academy and volunteers with the Advocacy Committee. Serena is also the editor-in-chief of FACL’s new journal.
Final Notes
While this event is complimentary, we kindly request that you inform us of any changes to your RSVP as a courtesy to both Hammerco Lawyers LLP, our host, and other potential attendees. Timely notification of any changes ensures efficient planning and helps us maintain the quality of our events. Please note that unexplained absences or repeated no-shows to FACL BC events may affect your ability to attend future complimentary events.
Parking and Transportation Information
Hammerco Lawyers LLP’s office is located at 400-2233 Columbia Street, Vancouver. Please note that there is no designated parking. We recommend arriving early to secure street parking in the surrounding area. Alternatively, you can use public transportation. The nearest Canada Line stations are Broadway-City Hall (a 9-minute walk) and Olympic Village (12-minute walk).
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