Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network - Réseau des avocats philippino-canadiens

FCLN AWARDS NIGHT 2025
2025-02-22 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings St., Vancouver, BC, V6C 1B6, Canada
FCLN-RAPC celebrates esteemed Filipino-Canadian colleagues and members of the British Columbia bar at its inaugural awards night on February 22, 2025.
Welcome to the FCLN-RAPC Awards Night!
Join us for a night of celebration and recognition at the Terminal City Club. It’s time to honour the outstanding achievements of Filipino Canadian lawyers in BC. Get ready to mingle, enjoy delicious food, and witness the presentation of prestigious awards. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening with colleagues and friends!
Whether you’re currently in practice, in adjudication, in law school, an NCA candidate, or retired, it’s time to shine your shoes and fête your peers! See you there!
Our Honourees

Vicente Asuncion, Jr., Asuncion & Co, Principal; dual qualified lawyer in the Philippines and BC

Winston Sayson, KC, retired trial Crown Counsel, BC Prosecution Service

Luningning Imperial-Alcuitas, Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal

Joseph Cuenca, Law Society of BC

Dulce Cuenca, Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada

Dress Code: Business-Professional
Agenda

6:00 PM Registration & Networking
6:30 PM Welcome & Introductory Remarks
7:00 PM Dinner*
8:30 PM Awards
9:45 PM Closing Remarks

*Please email your dietary restrictions, if any, and meal preference (vegetarian or fish) to filipinocanadianlawyersnetwork@gmail.com by February 20, 2025.
FAQ

How much are tickets? Tickets are complimentary, courtesy of the BC Law Foundation Grant and provide 1 seat to dinner and the awards.
Do I need to be a member of FCLN-RAPC? While we hope you will become a member of FCLN-RAPC, this event is open to everyone (lawyers, articling students, NCA candidates, law students, retired members of the bar, etc.). Membership is $50.00 annually.
Will I be able to attend virtually? We are looking at virtual options but currently attendance is in-person only. Registrations are limited.
Can I renew or buy my membership at the same time as booking a ticket? Please renew your membership separately by registering through our website here https://fcln-rapc.org/fcln-registration/.

This event was made possible thanks to the generous grant provided by the Law Foundation of British-Columbia. Art credit to Jessica Asuncion and Ryan Small.
PLEASE SELECT A MEAL OPTION WITH YOUR TICKET ORDER.

Annual General Meeting 2025
2025-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | British Columbia
To register, email asn@anatividad.ca.

FCLN-RAPC - Winnipeg Thanksgiving
2025-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | British Columbia
On October 10, members of the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN-RAPC) gathered in Winnipeg to celebrate Thanksgiving! It was a wonderful evening filled with warmth, laughter, and gratitude — a chance to connect, share stories, and reflect on the blessings of community and friendship.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at FCLN! 🍂

2025-10-25 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | British Columbia
On October 25, 2025, the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN-RAPC), in coordination with the Migrant Workers Centre (MWC) British Columbia, held a free legal workshop for migrant workers.
The seminar was a resounding success, with 75% of the attendees being Filipino women. Attendees were highly engaged — listening intently and asking thoughtful questions throughout the presentation made by Melissa Remulla Briones, JD, CPHR, CIC.C
Her deep knowledge of family and employment law shone through as she addressed each question with clarity and compassion — even delving into related topics like wills and estates. The MWC expressed interest in hosting a follow-up seminar on that topic in partnership with FCLN.
We’d like to thank Melissa, Isabelle Guevara, Franco Cabanos, and Patty Salas for organizing and making the event happen, a big thank you to everyone who joined us for this meaningful and empowering session!

Duty to Accomodate: Human Rights and Diversity in the Workplace
2025-12-01 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Vancouver Public Library, Room 920, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
On December 1, 2025, join us at the Vancouver Public Library for an informative evening featuring a presentation by Dulce Cuenca, Regional/Labour Relations Team Lead at PIPSC, on human rights and the protected grounds of accommodations in the workplace, followed by a panel discussion on specific workplaces. This is also a great opportunity to network with fellow attendees!
Light refreshment and snacks will be served.
The event space is limited to 24 people, so please register: https://www.rfr.bz/le33dca

Kain Na! FCLN Mentorship Event
2026-01-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
Join us this January 27, 2026 at Kulinarya restaurant to meet and get to know members of the Vancouver bar. We will have speakers ranging from recent to senior members of the bar. They’ll talk about the importance of mentorship and navigating one’s legal career in Canada while enjoying Filipino food.

Awards of Excellence Gala
2026-06-01 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario Bar Conference Center, 300-20, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2B8, Canada
Save the Date!
The Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network – Réseau des avocats philippino-canadiens (FCLN-RAPC) is proud to host its Awards of Excellence Gala in Toronto on June 1 2026 in connection with celebrating Filipino Heritage Month.
We’ll be honouring two trailblazing Filipino Canadian lawyers for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession.
Stay tuned for more details — it’s a night you won’t want to miss!

Diversity on the Courts and Tribunals: Why it Matters
2026-06-03 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | 312 Main Street, 312 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 2T@, Canada
Join us on June 3, 2026 at 312 Main Street in Vancouver where members of the British Columbia bar talk about the importance of diversity on the courts and tribunals.
The panel includes Chief Judge Gillespie, Justice Edlyn Laurie, Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal Chair Maria Luningning Alcuitas, and Judge Mylene De Guzman to talk about their experience and thoughts on the matter. We encourage people to ask questions and actively engage in the event!
Doors open at 5PM, with the event officially starting at 6pm ending with a dinner after the panel at 8PM.
Register:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzwCZRLV72CiY_N2Y4lower7y243PsdTcRdMUOlsiWR6ig9A/viewform
