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FACL BC will be hosting a moderated panel discussion, "Securing a Job Outside the OCI Process," on November 22nd at 12:30PM. The panel will be facilitated remotely to increase accessibility and is aimed at supporting students who chose not to apply for OCIs or did not secure a position through them.

Meet our Speakers

Zheng-Yi Ong is a member of Garfinkle Biderman LLP’s commercial and securities group, focusing on capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. Before joining Garfinkle Biderman, Zheng-Yi articled at Harper Grey LLP while serving on FACL BC’s Board of Directors and, worked at Fortis BC during the summer prior to 3L.

Jim Wu is the Litigation Lead at Forte Law, where he brings extensive expertise in employment law, honed through years running his own practice. Jim was recognized as a 2023 Rising Star by Lexpert and received the CBABC Diversity Award. Previously, he articled at Wallace M. Wong and Co. Barristers and Solicitors and served on FACL BC’s board of directors.

Jennifer Lau is a Career Advisor for Graduate Studies at Allard Law, and has held various roles at Allard, including the Director of Career Services. Jennifer has a background in litigation and experience as a judicial law clerk at the BC Supreme Court. Jenn is also a founding board member of FACL BC and previously served as Director of Professional Resources at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, where she managed student recruitment and development.

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By attending this event, you agree to abide by the FACL BC Event Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions about the Code of Conduct, please email info@faclbc.ca.

FACL BC Hometown Eats Series is back! This Series invites members to network over plates of delicious food prepared by local favourite restaurants. Each event of this Series will highlight a particular kind of Asian cuisine and will be hosted by members of our FACL BC board.

Our next FACL BC Hometown Eats event is ready to show you a taste of Malaysian food at John 3:16 Malaysian Delights on Friday, November 22 at 6:30 pm.

• Restaurant: John 3:16 Malaysian Delights
• Location: 1063 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1E2

• Date & Time: Friday, November 22, 2024 | Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Guests who visit John 3:16 Malaysian Delights rave about their delicious, authentic Malaysian food. Each of their dishes are attractive to the eye and seasoned with just the right amount of spice to appeal to the palates of the true Malaysian food aficionado.

The cost is $31.00 per person including tax and gratuity and will include a selection of some of the must-try dishes. Feel free to explore additional food and drinks beyond our selection; however, these delightful extras will be at your own expense.
This event has an attendance cap, so make sure to secure your spot earlier than later. Please send us an email at membership@faclbc.ca if you have any dietary restrictions.

Event hosts:

• Catherine Wong, Associate at Guild Yule LLP | Membership Committee Chair
• Xue Zhang, Associate at Lawson Lundell LLP | Membership Committee Vice-Chair
• Janice Fujikawa, Articled Student at Owen Bird Law Corporation | Membership Committee Vice-Chair
• Baron Hsueh, Law Student at Allard | Student Director
• Gaurav Deep Singh I Membership Committee Member
• Xiang Wei Wan I Membership Committee Member

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By attending this event, you agree to abide by the FACL BC Event Code of Conduct.
If you have any questions about the Code of Conduct, please email info@faclbc.ca.