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Presentations

​A frequent and passionate speaker on a variety of topics, designed to engage participants through iterative learning. Workshops consist of interactive sessions, designed to engage the audience in an increasingly sound-bite world. 

 

A sample of my speaking engagements are below - please see the "Services" page for client / audience testimonials.

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Contact me (via the "Contact" page to speak at or organize your next conference, or design a special workshop for you.

May 2025

Co-Panelist

LPP Information Session
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

April 2025

Guest Lecturer

Business of Lawyering: Building Your Brand, Networking with Purpose, and Defining your Career Path 
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

April 2025

Co-Panelist

LPP Information Session
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

April 2025

Speaker

Completing your Work Experience
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

March 2025

Speaker

Halfway There ... General Q & A
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

January 2025

Co-Panelist, Workshop Co-Organizer

Outreach and Job Application Workshop
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

January 2025

Speaker

Effective Supervision of a Licensing Candidate (Employer - facing)
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

January 2025

Speaker

Effective Supervision of a Licensing Candidate (Employer - facing)
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

January 2025

Speaker

Settling into your Work Experience 
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

December 2024

Speaker

Preparing for and Succeeding In Your Work Experience
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

December 2024

Co-Designer and Co-Facilitator

Solicitor-Based Case File Intensive with Google and Modiface (a L'Oréal company)
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

November 2024

Organizer & Moderator

AI & Technology in Practice - ChatGPT, Take Up Session
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

Nov & Dec 2024

Moderator

Drafting Fundamentals (2 webinars)
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

November 2024

Moderator

Day in the Life of a Business Lawyer
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

November 2024

Moderator

Business Law Webinar # 2
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

October 2024

Organizer & Moderator

AI & Technology in Practice - Session #2: ChatGPT
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

October 2024

Organizer & Moderator

Effective Networking & Outreach 
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

October 2024

Organizer & Moderator

AI & Technology in Practice - Session #1: Clio
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

October 2024

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Alumni Panel: Building Your Resiliency Toolkit
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

October 2024

Speaker

Top Tips for Effective Interviewing 
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

October 2024

Moderator

Effective Communications Through a Screen; Speaker: Stephanie Mitchell
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2024

Moderator

Business Law Webinar # 1
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2024

Moderator

In-House Counsel 
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2024

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Applying for and working in ... Government
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2024

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Applying for and working in ... a Legal Clinic
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2024

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Applying for and working in ... Private Practice
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2024

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Applying for and working in ... In-House Counsel Positions 
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2024

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Ontario Regional Practice
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2024

Moderator

Fundamentals of Teamwork (multi-series workshop)
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2024

Speaker

Success in the Workplace
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2024

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Mentor Panel
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2024

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Effective Networking & Outreach
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2024

Speaker

Success in the Workplace
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2024

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Alumni Panel
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2024

Moderator

Ensuring Tech Access to Google Suite, Zoom, Clio (a multi-part series)
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2024

Speaker

Drafting a Strong Cover Letter & Resume 
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

June, July, August 2024

Panelist

Welcome to the Law Practice Program 
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

April 2024

Speaker

Completing your Work Experience
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

March 2024

Panelist

Information Webinar # 1
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

March 2024

Speaker

Halfway There ... General Q & A
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

February 2024

Speaker

Learn about the Law Practice Program (Ontario Law Schools)
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

February 2024

Panelist

Information Webinar # 1
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

February 2024

Speaker

Settling into your Work Experience 
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

Nov & Dec 2023

Moderator

Drafting Fundamentals (2 webinars)
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

November 2023

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Wellness in the Legal Profession
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

November 2023

Panelist

Unconventional Career Paths
Association of Law Officers of the Crown 

November 2023

Moderator

Networking and Outreach
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

November 2023

Moderator

Family Law Workshop
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

October 2023

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Employment Law Workshop
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

Sept, Oct, Nov 2023

Speaker & Moderator

In-House Counsel Webinars & Virtual Coffee Chat Workshop
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2023

Panelist

Bad Bosses, Worse Clients, & Scary Judges
Toronto Lawyers Association 

September 2023

Speaker

Applying Effectively for Legal Jobs
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2023

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Sole and Small Practice
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2023

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Ontario Regional Practice
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2023

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Mentor Panel
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2023

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Alumni Panel
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2023

Moderator

Fundamentals of Teamwork (multi-series workshop)
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2023

Moderator

Emotional Intelligence - Speaker: Gina Alexandris
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2023

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Effective Networking and Outreach
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2023

Panelist

Legal Leaders 
Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2023

Speaker

Success in the Workplace
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2023

Moderator

Professional Writing - Speaker: Stephanie Mitchell
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2023

Facilitator

Cover Letter & Resume Workshop
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2023

Facilitator

Client Interview Practice Workshop
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2023

Moderator

Introduction to Clio & tools for practice management (2 - part series)
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2023

Facilitator

Candidate Introductions Workshop
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2023

Moderator

Effective Communications Through A Screen - Speaker: Stephanie Mitchell
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2023

Moderator

Fundamentals of Legal Research
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2023

Moderator

Ensuring Tech Access to Google Suite, Zoom, Clio (a multi-part series)
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2023

Speaker

Drafting a Strong Cover Letter & Resume
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2023

Co-Panelist

The Whole Lawyer
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2023

Co-Panelist

How to Succeed in the LPP
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2023

Co-Panelist, Workshop Co-Organizer

Mentor Orientation Workshop
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

June 2023

Podcast Guest

June 2023

Panelist

Candidate Orientation Webinar
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

February 2022

Panelist

Breaking the Mold: Reclaiming our Asian Canadian Narratives 
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, 16th Annual Conference 

February 2022

Panelist

Effective Career Transitions
Women's Law Association of Ontario in partnership with Lerners LLP

February 2022

Speaker

Settling into Your Work Experience
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

December 2021

Speaker

Preparing for and Succeeding In Your Work Experience
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

October 2021

Speaker

Success Stories and Tips from the NCA Trenches 
Toronto Lawyers Association

October 2021

Speaker

Effective Networking and Outreach
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

October 2021

Panel Organizer & Co-Moderator

Conversations with Legal Professional Groups (OBA, CABL, SABA, FACL, & WLAO)
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2021

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Learning from Alumni (A 4 Part Series)
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2021

Speaker

Best Practices in Interviewing for a Legal Position
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

August 2021

Speaker

Successfully Landing a Work Experience Position
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

June 2021

Speaker

Pathway to Licensing: What is the Law Practice Program? 
NCA Network 

May 2021

Co-Speaker

Law Practice Program 
Internationally Trained Lawyers Day, Osgoode 

May 2021

Conference Co-Organizer & Host, Speaker & Moderator

Land Your Next Law Job 
Law Practice Program, 
Toronto Metropolitan University

Speaker: Session #1: Start the Conversation

Moderator: Session #2: Land the Interview

Moderator: Session #3: Close the Deal

April 2021

Speaker

Post Program - Next Steps
Law Practice Program, 
Toronto Metropolitan University

March 2021

Speaker

Halfway There ...
Law Practice Program, 
Toronto Metropolitan University

January 2021

Speaker

Settling into Your Work Placement 
Law Practice Program, 
Toronto Metropolitan University

January 2021

Panelist

On-Campus Interview (OCI) Preparation
South Asian Bar Association (SABA) Toronto

December 2020

Panelist

In Conversation with ... the Ontario Bar Association (Charlene Theodore)
Law Practice Program, 
Toronto Metropolitan University

November 2020

Panel Organizer & Moderator

In Conversation with ... the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL)
Law Practice Program, 
Toronto Metropolitan University

November 2020

Moderator

e-Discovery - Speaker Kristen Lai, Michael Lalande, & Gordon Lee
 Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

November 2020

Panel Organizer & Moderator

In Conversation with ... the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL)
Law Practice Program, 
Toronto Metropolitan University

November 2020

Speaker

Preparing for, and Succeeding In Your Work Placement

 Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

November 2020

Co-Speaker 

Learn about the LPP - Information Session for Employers
Law Practice Program, 
Toronto Metropolitan University

October 2020

Panel Organizer & Moderator

In Conversation with ... the South Asian Bar Association of Ontario
Law Practice Program, 
Toronto Metropolitan University

October 2020

Panel Organizer & Moderator

In Conversation with ... the Women's Law Association of Ontario
Law Practice Program, 
Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2020

Speaker

Developing Your Reputation in the Legal Profession

 Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University

September 2020

Panelist

Law School to Licensing, Toronto Lawyers Association

August 2020

Panel Organizer & Moderator

Alumni Panel, Law Practice Program

Toronto Metropolitan University

February 2020

Panelist

Civil Forfeiture with Justice De Sa, Brian Greenspan, & Brendan van Niejenhuis​, OBA Institute

November 2019

Presentation

Co-Speaker

Attorney General v. 855 Darby Road

National Civil Forfeiture Executive Conference

September 2019

Presentation

Co-Speaker

Expert Witnesses in Civil Remedies for Illicit Activities (CRIA) Proceedings, Canadian Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators Conference (COMGIC)

Articles
(Click article title to view article)

April 2022, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

March 2021, Toronto Lawyers Association & Law Practice Program

June 2021, Co-Author: Devon Johnson, Law Practice Program

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