The 7th Asia Pro Bono Conference, held from October 25 to 27, 2018, in Hong Kong, was a significant gathering organized by a coalition of pro bono advocates and legal professionals. This annual event brought together lawyers, academics, law students, and representatives from civil society to discuss and promote pro bono legal work and access to justice across Asia.
The conference featured a diverse range of sessions covering critical topics such as the quest for identity and justice, the integration of technology in legal services, and the role of pro bono initiatives in addressing issues faced by refugees and migrant workers. Keynote addresses were delivered by prominent figures, including The Honourable Chief Justice of Hong Kong, Geoffrey Ma, and The Honourable Teresa Cheng, Secretary of Justice, highlighting the importance of pro bono work in the legal profession.
Attendees had the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking receptions designed to foster collaboration and share best practices. The event also showcased personal stories from individuals who have made significant contributions to access to justice in Asia, providing inspiration and practical insights for participants.
The conference was particularly beneficial for legal practitioners, academics, law students, and members of civil society organizations interested in pro bono work and access to justice. It offered a platform to learn about successful pro bono initiatives, explore collaborative opportunities, and contribute to the strengthening of the pro bono culture in the region.
Speakers(51)
Amirali Nasir
Nasirs
Amirali Nasir is a legal professional at Nasirs, a law firm providing a range of legal services.
Andrew Dale
Ropes & Gray
Andrew Dale is a legal professional at Ropes & Gray, a global law firm.
Annette Bain
DLA Piper
Annette Bain is associated with DLA Piper, focusing on pro bono initiatives.
Antony Crockett
Herbert Smith Freehills
Antony Crockett is a legal professional at Herbert Smith Freehills, a global law firm.
Archana Kotecha
Liberty Asia
Archana Kotecha is associated with Liberty Asia, focusing on anti-human trafficking initiatives.
Catherine Husted
Allen & Overy
Catherine Husted is associated with Allen & Overy, a global law firm.
Catriona Martin
DLA Piper
Catriona Martin is a legal professional at DLA Piper, focusing on pro bono initiatives.
Changho Kim
Human Rights Now
Changho Kim is affiliated with Human Rights Now, a human rights organization.
Cherilyn Tan
Asia Law Network
Cherilyn Tan is the founder of Asia Law Network, a platform connecting individuals and businesses with legal professionals across Asia.
Dan Creasey
King & Wood Mallesons
Dan Creasey is a legal professional at King & Wood Mallesons, a global law firm.
David Hillard
Clayton Utz
David Hillard is a legal professional at Clayton Utz, a leading Australian law firm.
Davyd Wong
Davyd Wong shared his personal story, providing a first-hand account of transforming access to justice in Asia.
Douglas MacLean
Justice Without Borders
Douglas MacLean is affiliated with Justice Without Borders, supporting migrant workers in accessing legal assistance.
Emma Dunlevie
Russell Kennedy Lawyers
Emma Dunlevie is associated with Russell Kennedy Lawyers, focusing on various legal matters.
Grace Agcaoili
UNICEF
Grace Agcaoili is associated with UNICEF, focusing on children's rights and welfare.
Irum Ahsan
Asian Development Bank
Irum Ahsan is affiliated with the Asian Development Bank, focusing on legal and policy matters.
Jelita Pandjaitan
Linklaters
Jelita Pandjaitan is associated with Linklaters, a global law firm.
Jelvas Musau
UNHCR
Jelvas Musau is affiliated with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), focusing on refugee protection and statelessness issues.
Jirim Kim
GongGam
Jirim Kim is affiliated with GongGam, a public interest lawyers' organization in South Korea.
John Corker
Australian Pro Bono Resource Centre
John Corker is affiliated with the Australian Pro Bono Resource Centre, promoting pro bono legal services in Australia.
Josh Heiliczer
EY
Josh Heiliczer is associated with EY, a global professional services firm.
June Lim
Eden Law
June Lim is a legal professional at Eden Law, providing legal services.
Kaoru Umino
DLA Piper
Kaoru Umino is associated with DLA Piper, a global law firm.
Kay McArdle
PathFinders
Kay McArdle is associated with PathFinders, an organization dedicated to supporting migrant workers and their children in Hong Kong.
Khalid Hussain
Council of Minorities, Bangladesh
Khalid Hussain represents the Council of Minorities in Bangladesh, working on issues related to statelessness and the rights of minority communities.
Leontine Chuang
PILnet
Leontine Chuang is associated with PILnet, an organization that connects lawyers and civil society to strengthen legal frameworks.
Lynette Nam
Justice Centre Hong Kong
Lynette Nam is associated with Justice Centre Hong Kong, working on refugee and human rights issues.
Mariam Faruqi
i-Probono
Mariam Faruqi is associated with i-Probono, promoting pro bono legal services.
Marlene Halpern
Center for Reproductive Rights
Marlene Halpern is affiliated with the Center for Reproductive Rights, focusing on reproductive rights law.
Martin Rogers
Davis Polk
Martin Rogers is a legal professional at Davis Polk, a global law firm.
Matthew Bersani
Shearman & Sterling
Matthew Bersani is a legal professional at Shearman & Sterling, a global law firm.
Micaela Cronin
Hagar International
Micaela Cronin is affiliated with Hagar International, an organization supporting survivors of human rights abuse.
Minh Nguyen
Pacific International Arbitration Centre
Minh Nguyen is affiliated with the Pacific International Arbitration Centre, focusing on dispute resolution.
Philip Dykes
Hong Kong Bar Association
Philip Dykes is associated with the Hong Kong Bar Association, contributing to the legal profession in Hong Kong.
Richard Yip
Denis Chang’s Chambers
Richard Yip is a barrister at Denis Chang’s Chambers, specializing in various areas of law.
San Ng
The Asia Foundation
San Ng is affiliated with The Asia Foundation, focusing on initiatives that promote law and justice in the region.
Sara Malkani
Center for Reproductive Rights
Sara Malkani is affiliated with the Center for Reproductive Rights, focusing on reproductive rights law.
Sebastian Ko
Epiq
Sebastian Ko is associated with Epiq, a global provider of legal services and technology solutions.
Sharyn Ch’ang
Association of Corporate Counsel, Hong Kong
Sharyn Ch’ang is affiliated with the Association of Corporate Counsel in Hong Kong, supporting in-house legal professionals.
Stephen Tsui
Oxfam
Stephen Tsui is associated with Oxfam, focusing on humanitarian and development work.
Sumaiya Islam
The Open Society Foundation
Sumaiya Islam is associated with The Open Society Foundation, focusing on initiatives that support the development of large-scale identification systems to ensure access to legal identity for all.
Surya Deva
Deputy Chair at UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights
Surya Deva serves as the Deputy Chair of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, focusing on corporate responsibility and human rights.
Susan Clear
Macquarie Group Foundation
Susan Clear is associated with the Macquarie Group Foundation, focusing on philanthropic initiatives.
Tan Cheow Hung
Beacon Law Corporation
Tan Cheow Hung is a legal professional at Beacon Law Corporation, providing legal services in Singapore.
The Honourable Geoffrey Ma Tao-li
Chief Justice at Court of Final Appeal, Hong Kong
Geoffrey Ma Tao-li served as the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong, overseeing the highest court in the region.
The Honourable Teresa Cheng
Secretary of Justice at Hong Kong
Teresa Cheng is the Secretary of Justice in Hong Kong, responsible for overseeing the legal affairs and administration of justice in the region.
Trishna Mohan
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Trishna Mohan is associated with the Thomson Reuters Foundation, focusing on pro bono initiatives and legal matters.
Urszula McCormack
King and Wood Mallesons
Urszula McCormack is a legal professional at King and Wood Mallesons, a global law firm.
Vicky Man
Herbert Smith Freehills
Vicky Man is a legal professional at Herbert Smith Freehills, a global law firm.
Wally Suphap
Wally Suphap shared his personal story, providing a first-hand account of transforming access to justice in Asia.
Wendy Morrish
BABSEACLE
Wendy Morrish is affiliated with BABSEACLE, focusing on legal education and access to justice.
Event Details
- Date
- October 25-27, 2018
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- Harbour Grand Hotel
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, academics, law students, civil society representatives