News & Events

KCLA LEGAL CLINIC

August 4, 2010 2:02 PM

The KCLA was pleased to host its second Legal Clinic for 2010 in cooperation with the KCWA on August 18. The Legal Clinic was held at the KCWA offices on 27 Madison Avenue from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The Legal Clinic had a presentation on two topics: (1) How to file a claim in small claims court; and (2) Residential real estate. This was followed by one-on-one consultation sessions with KCLA members.

The KCLA would like to thank the following volunteers: Ayla (AhYoung) Kim, Jae-Yon Jung, Janet Jin, Jin Hui Han, Jonathan Park, John Lee, Robert Choi, Sang Joon Bae, Simon Park, Soohyun Nam, Tina Chun, and Walter Kim.

KCLA SUMMER FETE

July 19, 2010 11:25 AM

The KCLA was pleased to host a summer fete at Origin, the exciting new restaurant from acclaimed Chef Claudio Aprile, the Chef/Co-owner of Colborne Lane (click here for restaurant review). It is located at 107 King Street East and the event was held on July 28, 2010 at 6:00 pm.

2010 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF KOREAN LAWYERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE

July 10, 2010 9:47 AM

The International Association of Korean Lawyers will be hosting their 18th Annual Conference from September 23-26, 2010 at the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago, Illinois.

The IAKL is an organization that brings together lawyers in Korea and lawyers of Korean descent. It was founded in 1988 and holds annual conferences that have attracted lawyers, judges, law professors, and students from throughout Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Japan, Korean, New Zealand, Panama, Singapore and the United States.

For more information on the IAKL, please visit their website at: www.iakl.us

If you are interested in attending, please contact Sabina Han, a Regional Governor for Canada, at: han.sabina@gmail.com

8th ANNUAL HONG FOOK GOLF TOURNAMENT

July 10, 2010 9:23 AM

The Hong Fook Mental Health Association hosted their 8th Annual Hong Fook Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Station Creek Golf Course.

Hong Fook was established in 1982 to address the mental health concerns in the East & Southeast Asian communities.

It currently works with the Korean, Cambodian, Chinese, and Vietnamese communities. Its aim is to help people with linguistic and cultural barriers to gain access to mental health services. They provide counseling, case management, assessment, consultation, advocacy, psycho-educational workshops and self help & mutual support groups, special English as a second language class, and housing services to community members with mental health problems and their families.

SONNY CHO

May 21, 2010 3:08 PM

The KCLA does not endorse the Liberal Party, the Korean Canadian Liberal Association or Mr. Sonny Cho's campaign. The KCLA is generally supportive of Korean Canadians running for political office regardless of their political affiliation. The KCLA feels that it is important for Korean Canadians to participate in government and represent our community.

Sonny Cho is a Korean Canadian running as a candidate for Toronto City Councillor (Willowdale, Ward 24). He came to Canada at the age of 13 and has lived in Toronto for the past 37 years.

He was the 2009 President of the Korean Canadian Liberal Association and has been actively involved with the Ontario Korean Businessmen's Association.

A fundraising dinner for his campaign was held on June 5, 2010 at the Crown Prince Fine Dining and Banquet (3600 Victoria Park Avenue).

For further details, please visit www.sonnycho.ca

HONG FOOK MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

May 20, 2010 3:52 PM

Hong Fook Mental Health Association was established in 1982 to address the mental health concerns in the East & Southeast Asian communities.

Their Annual Gala was held on June 12, 2010 at the Hilton Suites Hotel (8500 Warden Avenue, Markham, Ontario).

ILLUMINATE 2010

May 20, 2010 3:44 PM

The KCLA was pleased to support HanVoice by attending their Illuminate 2010 Gala.

HanVoice is a human rights organization established in 2007 dedicated to ending the plight of North Korean refugees in China. Starting with a small group of three Korean Canadian lawyers (Jack Park, Simon Park, and Sylvia Seo), HanVoice has grown into an organization with hundreds of members. In addition to its awareness campaign, HanVoice is currently preparing a sponsorship program to bring North Korean refugees to Canada.

The keynote speaker was Ms. Kim Youngsoon. For a description of her story, please see Peter Goodspeed's article 'Speaking Against Dear Father', National Post article published on June 12, 2010 (click here).

For a more general overview of the recent hardships faced by North Koreans please read Sharon LaFraniere's article 'Views Show How North Korea Policy Spread Misery', New York Times article published on June 9, 2010 (click here).

KCLA NEWS (MAY 2010)

May 14, 2010 4:57 PM

Welcome to the first modern edition of the KCLA Newsletter.

Please click here to view a copy of our May 2010 edition.

SPECIAL EVENING WITH SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE BAR

May 7, 2010 11:34 AM

The KCLA hosted a Special Evening with Senior Members of the Bar on June 3, 2010. It was a unique opportunity for senior and junior lawyers to connect and for us to recognize the founders and early members of the KCLA.

The evening was initiated by Julia Shin Doi and graciously hosted by Won Kim (the two founders of the KCLA). The KCLA would also like to thank the following sponsors of this event:

Julia Shin Doi, Adjunct Professor Won Kim, Principal Tai Nahm, Partner

York University Kim Orr Barristers P.C. Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

Richard Wong, Partner Peter Choe, Partner Peter Hong, Partner

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Jason Park, Partner Jane Chung

Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP Miller Thomson LLP

KCLA PUB NIGHT

March 26, 2010 2:16 PM

The KCLA hosted a Pub Night at Pogue Mahone (777 Bay Street) on Thursday, April 8, 2010.

Lawyers were able to relax, meet, mix and mingle with old and new friends.

KCSF SCHOLARSHIP GALA 2010

March 8, 2010 3:56 PM

The Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation held their annual fundraising gala at The Granite Club (2350 Bayview Avenue) on March 26, 2010.

The KCSF was established in 1978 and since that time has awarded more than 500 scholarships. In addition to its original goal of awarding scholarships, the KCSF has expanded to support a variety of programs such as leadership training, career conferences, mentorship programs, internship programs and university youth group assistance programs.

ONTARIO JUSTICE EDUCATION NETWORK

March 5, 2010 11:29 AM

The Ontario Justice Education Network (www.ojen.ca) is a not-for-profit organization devoted to promoting public understanding, education and dialogue to support a responsive and inclusive justice system. As part of this mandate, OJEN carries out programming for newcomer youth in order to address the barriers to full civic participation as experienced by many immigrants

As children of immigrants, or as newcomers ourselves, the OJEN invites you to participate in OJEN's programming. They are currently seeking volunteers to facilitate workshops which teach newcomer youth about the basics of Canadian law and/or to judge mock trials.

Having volunteer lawyers from culturally diverse backgrounds is often an inspiration for these newcomer youth and helps to support an inclusive justice system which takes different cultural perspectives into account. Currently OJEN is working closely with ESL classes from across the city but they hope to expand their network to include community organizations and to eventually reach out specifically to Korean youth.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Syliva Seo at sseo@ojen.ca.

KCLA LEGAL CLINIC

March 4, 2010 7:00 PM

The KCLA hosted a Legal Clinic on April 22, 2010 at 339 Bloor Street West from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The KCLA provided a presentation to the Korean Canadian Community on Civil Litigation followed by consultation sessions to provide general legal information to members of the Korean Canadian Community.

The KCLA would like to thank the lawyers who participated: Jae-Yon Jung, Philip Cho, Robert Choi, Sang Joon Bae, Simon Park, Tina Chun and Walter Kim. We would also like to thank the KCWA for organizing the clinic.

KCLA 2010 KICK OFF EVENT

February 23, 2010 10:55 AM

The KCLA hosted it's Kick Off Event at The Queen and Beaver Pub on March 3, 2010 at 7:00 pm.

The Executive Committee presented their proposed agenda for 2010.

KLSA STUDENT CONFERENCE

February 22, 2010 10:51 PM

The KCLA was pleased to support the Korean Law Students Association by participating in their annual student conference and providing a donation.

The event was held on February 27, 2010 at the OBA Conference Centre.

KCWA ARIRANG GALA

February 22, 2010 10:47 PM

The KCLA was pleased to support the Korean Canadian Women's Association by attending their Arirang Gala.

The KCWA Family and Social Services is a non-profit organization established in 1985 by a group of women who were concerned with women and family issues. Their mission is to “empower vulnerable members of the community-at-large to live free from violence, poverty and inequity through the provision of culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services for the purpose of enhancing the well-being of immigrant families and promoting their successful integration into Canadian society.

The event was held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Sheraton Richmond Hotel.

KCLA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

February 22, 2010 10:45 PM

The KCLA held its AGM in the boardroom of Fasken Martineau on January 22, 2010.

The 2009 Executive Committee Members summarized the past years events and presented the finances. The members then elected the 2010 Executive Committee. Congratulations to Gloria Song, Janet Jin, Sang Joon Bae, Simon Park, Tina Chun and Walter Kim.

After the AGM, the evening continued at Swish by Han.

Korean Canadian Lawyers Association