Speaking Engagements

I’ve had the privilege of speaking to audiences across the legal and professional communities on communication, leadership, interviewing, and modern legal practice.

Here are some of the organizations I’ve shared insights with.

October 2025
Organizer & Moderator
In the Public Eye: Representation of Women Lawyers in Media Over the Last Decade
Panelists: Janani Shanmuganathan, Savards LLP and Stephanie Di Giuseppe, Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP

Law Society of Ontario (A2J week) & Women’s Law Association of Ontario, watch the recording here.
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
Preparing for and Succeeding In Your Work Experience
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University
December 2024
Speaker
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 … 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
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
Moderator
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
Panelist
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
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
Fertility and Work: Is Canada any different?
Infertility in the City
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
Speakers
Settling into Your Work Experience
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University
October 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 LaiMichael 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)