Organized by Beyond the A (http://beyondthea.co). This event will take place at Lincoln Alexander School of Law (Toronto Metropolitan University) - Podium 457, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario.

Navigating anxiety and mental health is a challenge when you are faced with the high demands and expectations of law school and the legal profession - exam grades, securing a summer and articling position, billable targets, adversarial counsel and demands on your time from clients, stakeholders, and of course, your family.  When we toss in the additional stigma of talking about anxiety in the legal profession and community, we’re faced with a crisis of students and professionals struggling in silence. 

The prevailing advice is to “toughen up”, “stay heads down”, or “fake it until you make it”. But if anything, this has led to some of the highest rates of attrition and burnout in the legal profession. 

The status quo doesn’t work anymore. But what if there was another way?  Join our speakers in a safe and authentic space, as they share their own lived experiences of anxiety and mental health through law schools and their careers and how they were able to (for the most part) navigate their careers with their life outside of work.

Audience Takeaways:

1. Tools on how to navigate through anxiety and mental health in law school and their careers.

2. A renewed sense of belonging and connection with their peers and individuals in the legal profession.

3. A sense of understanding that it’s “okay to not always be okay” and a feeling that they are not alone. This way, when something does happen in the future, they can reflect back on this panel and of the lessons learned and resources provided.

Beyond the A

At Beyond the A, we are dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and empowering lawyers to thrive in their careers and beyond.  Learn more at http://beyondthea.co.

A workshop to provide law students with the skills and strategies to thrive during interviews

About this Event

You’ve spent countless hours refining your resume, scheduling coffees with lawyers, and attending networking events; all in hopes of securing a summer position with your law firm of choice.

As you enter into the next stage of the recruitment process, you’re probably experiencing feelings of excitement, nervousness, and ultimately anxiety. The purpose of this workshop is to provide students with the skills and strategies to thrive beyond anxiety surrounding the interview process.

This event is hosted in collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University).

Presenters:

Steven Ngo works as counsel for a California-based electric vehicle company, was previously on the student recruitment committee for Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and worked at Linklaters LLP in Asia. He has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer Magazine and is a recipient of the BC Medal of Good Citizenship, one of the highest honours bestowed to British Columbian residents.

During his experience mentoring students, he is well aware of the challenges faced by his mentees, including the anxiety surrounding law firm recruitment and wants to use Beyond the A as a platform to make an impact on a grander scale.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngosteven/

Coaching

This workshop is complimentary to attend. For those who want to take their interview prep further, we offer 1-on-1 coaching sessions and will talk about these more at the workshop.

Beyond the A

At Beyond the A, we are dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and empowering lawyers to thrive in their careers and beyond. Learn more at: http://beyondthea.co.

Organized by Beyond the A (http://beyondthea.co). This event will take place in Room 104 in Allard Hall from 3:40-5 pm.

Navigating anxiety and mental health is a challenge when you are faced with the high demands and expectations of law school and the legal profession - exam grades, securing a summer and articling position, billable targets, adversarial counsel and demands on your time from clients, stakeholders, and of course, your family.  When we toss in the additional stigma of talking about anxiety in the legal profession and community, we’re faced with a crisis of students and professionals struggling in silence. 

The prevailing advice is to “toughen up”, “stay heads down”, or “fake it until you make it”. But if anything, this has led to some of the highest rates of attrition and burnout in the legal profession. 

The status quo doesn’t work anymore. But what if there was another way?  Join our speakers in a safe and authentic space, as they share their own lived experiences of anxiety and mental health through law schools and their careers and how they were able to (for the most part) navigate their careers with their life outside of work.

Audience Takeaways:

1. Tools on how to navigate through anxiety and mental health in law school and their careers.

2. A renewed sense of belonging and connection with their peers and individuals in the legal profession.

3. A sense of understanding that it’s “okay to not always be okay” and a feeling that they are not alone. This way, when something does happen in the future, they can reflect back on this panel and of the lessons learned and resources provided.

Beyond the A

At Beyond the A, we are dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and empowering lawyers to thrive in their careers and beyond.  Learn more at http://beyondthea.co.

A workshop to provide you with the skills and strategies to thrive during law firm interviews.

About this Event

You’ve spent countless hours refining your resume, scheduling coffees with lawyers, and attending online events; all in hopes of securing an articling position with your law firm of choice.

As you enter into the interview stage of the recruitment process, you’re probably experiencing feelings of excitement, nervousness, and ultimately anxiety. The purpose of this workshop is to provide students with the skills and strategies to thrive beyond anxiety surrounding the in-firm interview.

This workshop will consist of an in-depth seminar on in-firm interviews with an optional mock interview with personalized feedback to prepare you for success during the recruitment period and beyond.

Presenter:

Steven Ngo works as counsel at Rivian, a California-based electric vehicle company, was previously on the student recruitment committee for Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and worked at Linklaters LLP in Asia. He is the founder of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western) and currently sits on the board of directors for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (BC). During his experience mentoring students, he is well aware of the challenges faced by his mentees, including the anxiety surrounding law firm recruitment and wants to use Beyond the A as a platform to make an impact on a grander scale.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngosteven/

Pricing

A typical LSAT prep course costs anywhere from $500 - $1,500. A typical year of law school costs anywhere from $10,000 up to $30,000. For a mere fraction of the cost, equip yourself with the skills needed to thrive when it really matters.

This event is complimentary to attend (with an option to sign up for a 1-on-1 coaching session at a later date). Details will be shared at the workshop.

Beyond the A:

At Beyond the A, we are dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and empowering lawyers to thrive in their careers and beyond. Learn more at: http://beyondthea.co.

On October 17, we are hosting Dr. Alice Tobin, a clinical psychologist with the Provincial Health Services Authority of BC for a candid discussion on how to become cognizant that you are burnt out, experiencing imposter syndrome and manage your anxiety. When should you seek help? How do you be more open with family and friends to start the healing process? And the things you can do to self-adjust. Afterwards, we will leave some time for Q&A and informal discussions.

If you have any specific questions you want to raise, please email info@beyondthea.co with your questions by October 10.  We will summarize and raise them at the session.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Alice Tobin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alice-tobin-912346154/ 

Moderator:

• Joshua Jamaal – Dentons (Associate) and Beyond the A (Co-Founder)

• Sheri Wang – Neo Exchange (Regulatory Compliance Manager) and Beyond the A (Co-Founder)

Podcast:

Please note that the main portion of the interview will be recorded for distribution on our podcast but the Q&A / informal discussions will not be recorded to allow for candid conversations.

About Beyond the A:

The mission of Beyond the A is to destigmatize anxiety and provide tools and resources for students and lawyers to excel in their careers and beyond.

Find out more at http://beyondthea.co or follow Beyond the A at @beyondthea.co.

A workshop to provide law students with the skills and strategies to thrive during interviews

About this Event

You’ve spent countless hours refining your resume, scheduling “Zoom coffees” with lawyers, and attending online events; all in hopes of securing a summer position with your law firm of choice.

As you enter into the next stage of the recruitment process, you’re probably experiencing feelings of excitement, nervousness, and ultimately anxiety. The purpose of this workshop is to provide students with the skills and strategies to thrive beyond anxiety surrounding the interview process.

Presenters:

Steven Ngo works as senior counsel with Visier Inc. (Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ company), was previously on the student recruitment committee for Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and worked at Linklaters LLP in Asia. He is the founder of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western) and currently sits on the board of directors for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (BC). During his experience mentoring students, he is well aware of the challenges faced by his mentees, including the anxiety surrounding law firm recruitment and wants to use Beyond the A as a platform to make an impact on a grander scale.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngosteven/

Pricing

This workshop is complimentary to attend. For those who want to take their interview prep further, we offer 1-on-1 coaching sessions and will talk about these more at the workshop.

Beyond the A:

At Beyond the A, we are dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and empowering lawyers to thrive in their careers and beyond. Learn more at: http://beyondthea.co.

A workshop to provide you with the skills and strategies to thrive during articling interviews.

About this Event

You’ve spent countless hours refining your resume, scheduling coffees with lawyers, and attending online events; all in hopes of securing an articling position with your law firm of choice.

As you enter into the next stage of the recruitment process, you’re probably experiencing feelings of excitement, nervousness, and ultimately anxiety. The purpose of this workshop is to provide students with the skills and strategies to thrive beyond anxiety surrounding the in-firm interview.

This workshop will consist of an in-depth seminar on in-firm interviews with an optional mock interview with personalized feedback to prepare you for success during the recruitment period and beyond.

Presenter(s):

Steven Ngo works as senior counsel with Visier Inc. (Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ company), was previously on the student recruitment committee for Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and worked at Linklaters LLP in Asia. He is the founder of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western) and currently sits on the board of directors for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (BC). During his experience mentoring students, he is well aware of the challenges faced by his mentees, including the anxiety surrounding law firm recruitment and wants to use Beyond the A as a platform to make an impact on a grander scale.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngosteven/

Pricing

A typical LSAT prep course costs anywhere from $500 - $1,500. A typical year of law school costs anywhere from $10,000 up to $30,000. For a mere fraction of the cost, equip yourself with the skills needed to thrive when it really matters.

This event is complimentary to attend (with an option to sign up for a 1-on-1 coaching session at a later date). Details will be shared at the workshop.

Beyond the A:

At Beyond the A, we are dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and empowering lawyers to thrive in their careers and beyond. Learn more at: http://beyondthea.co.

About this Event

Are you about to enter your summer or articling role in a law firm? Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed as you prepare for your first days and weeks? Would you like to know some key strategies to thrive as a summer or articling student?

Join us for a workshop where we will dive deeper into these topics.

Presenters

Joshua Mamdani, co-founder of Beyond the A,  is a member of the Corporate, Securities and M&A Groups in Dentons’ Calgary office. Joshua assists clients in a variety of capital markets, securities and M&A matters.

Outside of law, Joshua enjoys an active lifestyle and video games. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmamdani/

Cost

This event is by donation. Proceeds will go towards anxiety/mental health initiatives in Canada.

Beyond the A

At Beyond the A, we are dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and empowering lawyers to thrive in their careers and beyond.  Learn more at: http://beyondthea.co.

On May 5, 2021, we are hosting a panel of lawyers at different stages of their careers to talk about anxiety and mental health, their personal experiences and how you can apply these lessons in your career.  Afterwards, we will leave some time for Q&A and informal discussions.

This event is hosted in collaboration with FACL BC and is kindly supported by Fasken.

Speakers:

• Brook Greenberg, Q.C. - Law Society of British Columbia (Bencher), Fasken (Partner)

• Winston Sayson, Q.C. - Crown Counsel / Trial Prosecutor (Retired)

Moderator:

• Steven Ngo - Visier (Senior Counsel), Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers BC (Vice President) and Beyond the A (Co-Founder)

About FACL BC:

The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (British Columbia) Society ("FACL BC") is a diverse coalition working to promote equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the wider community.   

Find out more at http://faclbc.ca or follow FACL BC at @faclbc. 

About Beyond the A:

The mission of Beyond the A is to destigmatize anxiety and provide tools and resources for students and lawyers to excel in their careers and beyond.  

Find out more at http://beyondthea.co  or follow Beyond the A at @beyondthea.co.

Welcome to our bar talks on Clubhouse where we dive into a topic relevant to those in the legal profession and beyond. You can either sit back in the audience or join us on stage to connect and share too.

Moderated by @beyondthea.co but this is open to all.

Welcome to our bar talks on Clubhouse where we dive into a topic relevant to those in the legal profession and beyond. You can either sit back in the audience or join us on stage to connect and share too.

Moderated by @beyondthea.co but this is open to all.

A workshop to provide you with the skills and strategies to own your narrative and shape your future.

About this Event

What if we could create, shape and own our narrative? 

When things are going well, it’s easy to dismiss the power of our mind and our own narrative.  But when times are difficult, such as facing an unexpected career transition or dealing with loss or fatigue, it’s easy to start replaying our past narrative as an endless repeat of past disappointments and past stories. How we describe our story to where we are today, helps shape where we will be tomorrow.

Join us for this workshop where we will dive deeper into this topic.  

This workshop is open to all legal professionals and non-legal professionals.

Presenters:

Oliver Leung is a member of the Specialty Litigation Group in Fasken’s Vancouver office. Oliver assists clients on a variety of litigation matters with a practice focused on construction and environmental law. 

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Oliver worked in different roles in the public service and counselling industry.   He also serves on the board of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (BC) as its Vice President (Internal).  

Outside of law, Oliver enjoys swimming and reading fiction.

Cost:

This event is by donation. Proceeds will go towards anxiety/mental health initiatives in Canada.

Beyond the A:

At Beyond the A, we are dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and empowering lawyers to thrive in their careers and beyond. Learn more at: http://beyondthea.co.

“A lawyer, doctor and dentist walk into a bar”

Does our perception match the reality of working in these professions? What is it really like behind the scenes? How do we empower each other to thrive in our careers and beyond?

Join us for our weekly bar talks by @beyondthea.co.

“For lawyers, by lawyers.”

Welcome to our inaugural bar talks on Clubhouse where we discuss personal growth and learn how to thrive in this legal career and beyond.

Moderated by @beyondthea.co but open to all.

A workshop to provide you with the skills and strategies to thrive during in-firm interviews.

About this Event

You’ve gone through the initial rounds of OCIs, talking about your random adventure to Europe to multiple firms and now you are heading into the next stage, the in-firm interview. Congratulations!

As you enter into the next stage of the recruitment process, you’re probably experiencing feelings of excitement, nervousness, and ultimately anxiety. The purpose of this workshop is to provide students with the skills and strategies to thrive beyond anxiety surrounding the in-firm interview.

This workshop will consist of an in-depth seminar on in-firm interviews with an optional mock interview with personalized feedback to prepare you for success during the recruitment period and beyond.

Presenter(s):

Steven Ngo works as senior counsel with Visier Inc. (Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ company), was previously on the student recruitment committee for Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and worked at Linklaters LLP in Asia. He is the founder of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western) and currently sits on the board of directors for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (BC). During his experience mentoring students, he is well aware of the challenges faced by his mentees, including the anxiety surrounding law firm recruitment and wants to use Beyond the A as a platform to make an impact on a grander scale.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngosteven/

Pricing

A typical LSAT prep course costs anywhere from $500 - $1,500. A typical year of law school costs anywhere from $10,000 up to $30,000. For a mere fraction of the cost, equip yourself with the skills needed to thrive when it really matters.

This event is complimentary to attend (with an option to sign up for a 1-on-1 coaching session at a later date). Details will be shared at the workshop.

Beyond the A:

At Beyond the A, we are dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and empowering lawyers to thrive in their careers and beyond. Learn more at: http://beyondthea.co.

A workshop to provide law students with the skills and strategies to thrive during interviews and OCIs.

About this Event

You’ve spent countless hours refining your resume, scheduling “Zoom coffees” with lawyers, and attending online events; all in hopes of securing a summer position with your law firm of choice.

As you enter into the next stage of the recruitment process, you’re probably experiencing feelings of excitement, nervousness, and ultimately anxiety. The purpose of this workshop is to provide students with the skills and strategies to thrive beyond anxiety surrounding the interview and OCI process.

This workshop will consist of an in-depth seminar on interview / networking skills with an optional mock interview with personalized feedback to prepare you for success during the recruitment period and beyond.

Presenters:

Steven Ngo works as senior counsel with Visier Inc. (Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ company), was previously on the student recruitment committee for Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and worked at Linklaters LLP in Asia. He is the founder of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western) and currently sits on the board of directors for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (BC). During his experience mentoring students, he is well aware of the challenges faced by his mentees, including the anxiety surrounding law firm recruitment and wants to use Beyond the A as a platform to make an impact on a grander scale.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngosteven/

Pricing

A typical LSAT prep course costs anywhere from $500 - $1,500. A typical year of law school costs anywhere from $10,000 up to $30,000. For a mere fraction of the cost, equip yourself with the skills needed to thrive when it really matters.

This event is complimentary to attend (with an option to sign up for a 1-on-1 coaching session at a later date)

Beyond the A:

At Beyond the A, we are dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and empowering lawyers to thrive in their careers and beyond. Learn more at: http://beyondthea.co.

A workshop to provide law students with the skills and strategies to thrive during interviews and OCIs.

About this Event

You’ve spent countless hours refining your resume, scheduling “Zoom coffees” with lawyers, and attending online events; all in hopes of securing a summer position with your law firm of choice.

As you enter into the next stage of the recruitment process, you’re probably experiencing feelings of excitement, nervousness, and ultimately anxiety. The purpose of this workshop is to provide students with the skills and strategies to thrive beyond anxiety surrounding the interview and OCI process.

This workshop will consist of an in-depth seminar on interview / networking skills with an optional mock interview with personalized feedback to prepare you for success during the recruitment period and beyond.

Presenters:

Steven Ngo works as senior counsel with Visier Inc. (Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ company), was previously on the student recruitment committee for Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and worked at Linklaters LLP in Asia. He is the founder of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western) and currently sits on the board of directors for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (BC).

During his experience mentoring students, he is well aware of the challenges faced by his mentees, including the anxiety surrounding law firm recruitment and wants to use Beyond the A as a platform to make an impact on a grander scale.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngosteven/

Pricing

A typical LSAT prep course costs anywhere from $500 - $1,500. A typical year of law school costs anywhere from $10,000 up to $30,000. For a mere fraction of the cost, equip yourself with the skills needed to thrive when it really matters.

This workshop is complimentary to attend (with an option to sign up for a 1-on-1 coaching session at a later date).

Beyond the A:

At Beyond the A, we are dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and empowering lawyers to thrive in their careers and beyond. Learn more at: http://beyondthea.co.

Pacific 10:00am | Mountain 11:00am | Eastern 1:00pm (75 minutes)

Have you recently started, or are you about to enter into your articling or summer role at a firm? Are you getting overwhelmed about the hire-back process or even how to thrive during this new COVID period?  Curious to know exactly what it takes to do well and learn some tangible advice that you can apply right away? 

Join us for an in-depth discussion on all of the above (and more) at our live online session, Thriving as an Articling or Summer Student.

This session will be led by Joshua Mamdani, Dentons LLP and moderated by Steven Ngo, corporate counsel with Visier (previously with Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Linklaters LLP).

• $10 (early bird) | $20 (regular)

The mission of Beyond the A is to destigmatize anxiety and provide tools and resources for students and lawyers to excel in their careers and beyond.

At Beyond the A, we understand that anxiety and mental health is a serious issue. While we do not purport to be experts, our mission is to open up the conversation and provide you with the tools and resources to excel in your career and beyond. If you are seeking immediate help, please contact a healthcare professional or access our resources page.  

Given the sensitivity of the topic, we are always open to further conversation about it.  Email us at info@beyondthea.co and someone from our team will get back to you.

Hosted via Zoom

10:00am (PT) | 11:00am (MT) | 1:00pm (ET)

COVID-19 has caused tremendous upheaval for many of us on a personal and professional level. Many are forced into situations where we have to deal with unexpected uncertainty. Sometimes, this means re-evaluating our priorities or coming to a realization with what’s actually going on around us. This leads to difficult conversations with ourselves and the people important to us. It is uncertain. It will cause anxiety.

Our mission at Beyond the A has been, from the beginning, to destigmatize anxiety in the legal profession and to provide you with tools and resources to excel in your career and life.

Join us for a discussion series on navigating change and to connect with others in the profession who are dealing with the very same questions you are facing. We are not purporting to have the perfect solution. But we are here to explore together what this means for each of us. And perhaps you may even pick up some takeaways that you can start implementing in your life right away.

This session, we'll be featuring opening words from Dr. Andrew H. Benjamin, Clinical Professor of Psychology and Affiliate Professor of Law (University of Washington)

See you there!

About Beyond the A

Beyond the A is an organization dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and providing students and lawyers with the tools and resources to excel in their careers and beyond.

Vancouver | Seattle | Calgary | Toronto

Follow us @beyondthea.co

• Website: http://beyondthea.co 

• Instagram: http://instagram.com/beyondthea.co

Subscribe and listen to our podcast

• Apple: https://bit.ly/beyondthea

• Spotify: https://bit.ly/btaspotify

• Anchor: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-a

10:00am (PT) | 11:00am (MT) | 1:00pm (ET)

COVID-19 has caused tremendous upheaval for many of us on a personal and professional level. Many are forced into situations where we have to deal with unexpected uncertainty. Sometimes, this means re-evaluating our priorities or coming to a realization with what’s actually going on around us. This leads to difficult conversations with ourselves and the people important to us. It is uncertain. It will cause anxiety.

Our mission at Beyond the A has been, from the beginning, to destigmatize anxiety in the legal profession and to provide you with tools and resources to excel in your career and life. 

Join us for our inaugural series of discussions on navigating change and to connect with others in the profession who are dealing with the very same questions you are facing. We are not purporting to have the perfect solution. But we are here to explore together what this means for each of us. And perhaps you may even pick up some takeaways that you can start implementing in your life right away.

See you there!

About Beyond the A

Beyond the A is an organization dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and providing students and lawyers with the tools and resources to excel in their careers and beyond.

Vancouver | Seattle | Calgary | Toronto

Follow us @beyondthea.co

Website: http://beyondthea.co 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/beyondthea.co

Subscribe and listen to our podcast

Apple: https://bit.ly/beyondthea

Spotify: https://bit.ly/btaspotify

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-a

Note that this event has been cancelled due to COVID-19

In collaboration with FACL BC

On March 18, 2020, FACL BC is hosting a panel of lawyers at different stages of their careers to talk about anxiety and mental health, their personal experiences and how you can apply these lessons in your career.  Afterwards, we will leave some time for Q&A and informal discussions.

This event is hosted in collaboration with Beyond the A and is kindly supported by Fasken. Food/refreshments will be provided. 

Speakers:

• Brook Greenberg - Law Society of British Columbia (Bencher), Fasken (Partner)

• Raminder Hayre - Harper Grey LLP (Associate), South Asian Bar Association of BC (Director) and CBABC Equality & Diversity Committee (Chair)

• Winston Sayson, Q.C. - Crown Counsel / Trial Prosecutor (Retired)

Moderator:

• Steven Ngo - Visier (Corporate Counsel), Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers BC (Secretary and Director) and Beyond the A (Co-Founder)

About FACL BC:

The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (British Columbia) Society ("FACL BC") is a diverse coalition working to promote equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the wider community.   

Find out more at http://faclbc.ca or follow FACL BC at @faclbc. 

About Beyond the A:

The mission of Beyond the A is to destigmatize anxiety and provide tools and resources for students and lawyers to excel in their careers and beyond.  

Find out more at http://beyondthea.co  or follow Beyond the A at @beyondthea.co.

RSVP to confirm your attendance: https://forms.gle/7CKXJm6kcfW74C9h8

A conversation featuring lawyers at different stages of their careers (private, in-house and government) sharing their thoughts about anxiety, their personal experiences and how you can apply these lessons in your legal journey.

In partnership with the Asia Law Society (ALS) at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, this event is part of a series of panels taking place across law schools in Canada.

Established in 2019, Beyond the A is comprised of lawyers working in private and public practice with experience in Canada, United States and Asia who are looking to shift the culture on anxiety, one conversation at a time.

Tuesday November 19, 2019
12:30pm – 2pm
University of Toronto Faculty of Law | Room P115

Lunch: pizza will be provided

RSVP to confirm your attendance: https://forms.gle/7CKXJm6kcfW74C9h8

A workshop to provide law students with the skills and strategies to thrive during interviews and OCIs.

This event is private.

A workshop to provide law students with the skills and strategies to thrive during interviews and OCIs.

About this Event

You’ve spent countless hours refining your resume, scheduling coffees with lawyers, and attending networking events; all in hopes of securing a summer position with your law firm of choice.

As you enter into the next stage of the recruitment process, you’re probably experiencing feelings of excitement, nervousness, and ultimately anxiety. The purpose of this workshop is to provide students with the skills and strategies to thrive beyond anxiety surrounding the interview and OCI process.

This workshop will consist of an in-depth seminar on interview / networking skills followed by a mock interview with personalized feedback to prepare you for success during the recruitment period and beyond.

Presenters:

Steven works as corporate counsel with Visier Inc. (Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ company), was previously on the student recruitment committee for Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and worked at Linklaters LLP in Asia. He currently sits on the board of director for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (BC) as its director and secretary. During his experience mentoring students, he is well aware of the challenges faced by his mentees, including the anxiety surrounding law firm recruitment and wants to use Beyond the A as a platform to make an impact on a grander scale.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngosteven/

Joshua is a director with the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western) and one of the founding team members of Beyond the A. Joshua is a graduate of the University of Calgary Faculty of Law and currently works at Dentons Canada LLP in Calgary. As someone who has struggled with anxiety, Beyond the A has become a passion project with the aim of de-stigmatizing the topics of anxiety and mental health in the legal profession.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmamdani

Pricing

A typical LSAT prep course costs anywhere from $500 - $1,500. A typical year of law school costs anywhere from $10,000 up to $30,000. For a mere fraction of the cost, equip yourself with the skills needed to thrive when it really matters.

Workshop + Mock Interview with Feedback + Video Recording ($50)

Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis to ensure an immersive experience.

Beyond the A:

http://beyondthea.co

A workshop to provide law students with the skills and strategies to thrive during interviews and OCIs.

About this Event

You’ve spent countless hours refining your resume, scheduling coffees with lawyers, and attending networking events; all in hopes of securing a summer position with your law firm of choice.

As you enter into the next stage of the recruitment process, you’re probably experiencing feelings of excitement, nervousness, and ultimately anxiety. The purpose of this workshop is to provide students with the skills and strategies to thrive beyond anxiety surrounding the interview and OCI process.

This workshop will consist of an in-depth seminar on interview / networking skills followed by a mock interview with personalized feedback to prepare you for success during the recruitment period and beyond.

Presenters:

Steven Ngo works as corporate counsel with Visier Inc. (Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ company), was previously on the student recruitment committee for Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and worked at Linklaters LLP in Asia. He currently sits on the board of director for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (BC) as its director and secretary. During his experience mentoring students, he is well aware of the challenges faced by his mentees, including the anxiety surrounding law firm recruitment and wants to use Beyond the A as a platform to make an impact on a grander scale.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngosteven/

Joshua Mamdani is a director with the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western) and one of the founding team members of Beyond the A. Joshua is a graduate of the University of Calgary Faculty of Law and currently works at Dentons Canada LLP in Calgary. As someone who has struggled with anxiety, Beyond the A has become a passion project with the aim of de-stigmatizing the topics of anxiety and mental health in the legal profession.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmamdani

Pricing

A typical LSAT prep course costs anywhere from $500 - $1,500. A typical year of law school costs anywhere from $10,000 up to $30,000. For a mere fraction of the cost, equip yourself with the skills needed to thrive when it really matters.

Workshop + Mock Interview with Feedback + Video Recording ($50)

Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis to ensure an immersive experience.

Beyond the A:

http://beyondthea.co

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-a-thriving-as-a-female-associate-tickets-60441322623

Pacific 9:00am | Mountain 10:00am | Central 11:00am | Eastern 12:00pm

Are you about to enter into your summer or articling role in a law firm? Do you ever feel overwhelmed as a female associate in the profession? Curious to know what it really means to "find a champion"?

Join us for an in-depth discussion on all of the above and more at our live online webinar, Thriving as a Female Associate.

The mission of Beyond the A is to destigmatize anxiety and provide tools and resources for students and lawyers to excel in their careers and beyond.

This session will be led by Jessie Gill, associate counsel with MIller Thomson, director and past-president of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Western) and former board member with the Young Women in Business.

$15 - Early Bird ($30 - Regular)

*10% of the profits will support the Women's Centre of Calgary

*Webinar details will follow after registration.

This is a private event - to find out more, email us at info@beyondthea.co

• Vancouver - 6:30pm

• Calgary - 7:30pm

• Winnipeg - 8:30pm

• Toronto - 9:30pm